Salta success will boost Bok belief

South Africa’s poor Test and Super Rugby record in Argentina highlights the challenge facing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Former All Blacks: The Boks are back

On the New Zealand TV show, The Breakdown, Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall, Ruby Tui and Ali Williams dissect Saturday’s draw between the All Blacks and Springboks in Wellington.

Zangqa returns to assist Kings

Former Blitzboks assistant Vuyo Zangqa has returned to the Eastern Cape after being appointed as the Kings assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.

Libbok back at No 10 for Bulls

The inclusion of Manie Libbok is the only change to the Vodacom Blue Bulls starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch match against Griquas at Loftus.

Sage: Blue Bulls still in title race

Centre Dylan Sage insists the Vodacom Blue Bulls have what it takes to win the 2019 Currie Cup despite a rocky start to their campaign.

Closer look: Jantjies’ support play

After just two Tests, young Herschel Jantjies has racked up three tries. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at his sensational support play.

Du Toit’s flank success no fluke

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.

Springboks back at it in Auckland

The Springboks resumed their preparations in Auckland on Wednesday morning for their crunch match against Argentina next weekend.

Rugby Championship Player of the Week (Round 2)

Handré Pollard’s 11-point contribution for the Springboks in their 16-16 Rugby Championship draw with the All Blacks earns him Player of the Week.

Rugby Championship Try of the Week (Round 2)

Herschel Jantjies once again achieved hero status by scoring a 79th-minute try which allowed the Springboks to draw with the All Blacks in Wellington.