Test Rugby

Boks aim to continue holistic growth

The Springboks will be looking to achieve a variety of carefully-considered objectives in Saturday’s third and final Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

Boks get Kiwi ref at Newlands

Glen Jackson will referee the third Test between the Springboks and England in Cape Town on Saturday.

Jones ‘absolutely loving’ criticism

England coach Eddie Jones says ‘bloody tough periods’ define a champion team.

Brits set to feature at Newlands

Schalk Brits is poised to make his Test comeback in a Springbok team that will show four or five changes for Saturday’s clash at Newlands, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

‘Newlands is a wonderful stadium’

Rassie Erasmus says the Boks will enjoy the occasion of playing at a ‘special’ stadium in what could be the last Test played at Newlands this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.

Springboks rise to fifth in rankings

The Springboks have climbed up to No 5 in the World Rugby rankings after their 23-12 win over England in Bloemfontein.

‘The Bus’ heads to France

All Blacks and Hurricanes wing Julian Savea has confirmed he will join Toulon at the end of the 2018 Super Rugby season.

Woodward: Jones faces biggest test

Clive Woodward says the result of the third Test against the Springboks could determine Eddie Jones’ future as England coach.

Watch: Test Try of the Week (Week 2)

Duane Vermeulen powered through the England defence to score after a strong run by Beast Mtawarira.

The Springboks’ back-to-back wins over England, coupled with the unifying achievements of Siya Kolisi and Beast Mtawarira, have provided South African rugby with a much-needed lift, writes CRAIG LEWIS.