The Springboks did not allow the All Blacks to play their best game at Newlands, writes JOHN PLUMTREE. The All Blacks said they expected a tough contest against the Springboks at Newlands and that proved to be the case. Most rugby folk in New Zealand were pleased to see that after the All Blacks’ 57-0 win in Albany. The world champions… Read more →
Former England coach Clive Woodward has singled out captain Eben Etzebeth for his leading role in the Springboks’ resurgence against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
Ryan Vrede says there are some Springboks who won’t ever cut it at Test level. South Africa play four Tests against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales over the next two months, but the Italian Rugby Federation confirmed it expected Venter to work with the Azzurri during the November internationals. But according to a report on Sport24.co.za, Venter will be with the Boks for… Read more →
Brendan Venter will remain with the Springboks as a defensive consultant until after their end-of-year tour of Europe. Venter has been working alongside coach Allister Coetzee in a consultancy capacity since earlier this year, but there had been uncertainty regarding his involvement with the Boks after the Rugby Championship because of Venter’s contractual obligations to the Italian national team. South… Read more →
Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the standard of the Rugby Championship following Argentina’s continued struggles in the tournament.
Brendan Venter will remain with the Springboks as a defensive consultant until after their end-of-year tour of Europe.
CRAIG LEWIS picks three standout players from the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx received a player rating of 10 from the New Zealand Herald after his outstanding performance at Newlands.
Damian de Allende has received no further sanction for his late tackle on Lima Sopoaga that resulted in a red card.
SIMNIKIWE XABANISA says Allister Coetzee’s decision not to recall Ruan Combrinck shows his inability to make sensible left-field calls.
