Folau out of Brisbane Test
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of their Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks with an ankle injury.
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has been ruled out of their Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks with an ankle injury.
The Springboks’ decision to face the Wallabies without a renowned breakdown exponent will require an astute tactical adjustment, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have dealt with their loss against Argentina and are focused on beating the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky has urged the team to do something special against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
Wallabies flank David Pocock has been ruled out of Saturday’s match against the Springboks with a neck injury.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says he benefitted from his time as an assistant coach with the Wallabies.
Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.
Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks are preparing for a battle at the breakdown against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika admits he was taken aback by the number of changes the Boks have made for Saturday’s clash in Brisbane.
Wallabies stars Israel Folau and David Pocock are still carrying injury niggles going into the Test against the Springboks on Saturday.