‘Springboks are favourites’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists that the Springboks will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against his side as favourites.
Boks rally behind Rassie
Damian de Allende and Matt Proudfoot insist head coach Rassie Erasmus has the full support of the entire Springbok set-up.
Springboks remain seventh
The World Rugby rankings remain unchanged after round three of the Rugby Championship.
Rassie: Botched lineout Siya’s fault
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi, and not Bongi Mbonambi, was responsible for the lineout overthrow that led to a crucial try for the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Barrett: Jantjies a very skilful player
All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett says the Springboks have two good flyhalf options in Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard.
Analysis: Pocock player safety
After David Pocock’s late withdrawal from the Wallabies team to face the Boks, CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the punishment he recently endured against the All Blacks.
‘Mini-Six Nations’ before World Cup
Ireland, England and Wales have announced their World Cup warm-up fixtures for next year.
Kolbe called up by Boks
Toulouse utility back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the upcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship.
Perspective required when judging Boks
The Springboks’ fall to seventh in the world rankings is a stark reminder that expectations need to be aligned accordingly, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Alexander hangs up boots
Former Wallabies and Brumbies prop Ben Alexander has announced his retirement.
