Boks’ 2018 pros and cons
CRAIG LEWIS looks back at some of the positives and negatives that the Springboks will take away from the 2018 season.
Erasmus explains microphone use
Rassie Erasmus says he chatted to Duane Vermeulen over an earpiece during last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff simply to check on an injury.
Hansen set for new role?
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen could become New Zealand Rugby’s director of rugby after the 2019 World Cup.
Springboks end year in fifth
The Springboks will finish 2018 in fifth place on the World Rugby rankings after their 20-11 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Jones defends Farrell tackles
England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.
Boks in bomb scare
The Springboks’ team hotel had to be evacuated on the eve of their Test against Wales after a suspect package was found in one of the players’ laundry.
Bastareaud blasts ‘shameful’ France
France centre Mathieu Bastareaud gave an angry speech to his teammates after their 21-14 loss to Fiji in Paris on Saturday.
Burke joins calls for Cheika’s head
Former Wallabies fullback Matt Burke says coach Michael Cheika has too much control over Rugby Australia after a dismal 2018.
Erasmus: Springboks were outplayed
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks should have adjusted better to Wales’ kicking game in their 20-11 loss in Cardiff on Saturday.
Mallett: Boks’ worst performance
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Test between Wales and the Springboks.
