Stransky: Cheetahs, Kings must go
Joel Stransky believes SA Rugby must scrap two of its six Super Rugby franchises in a bid to rescue the ailing Springboks.
Joel Stransky believes SA Rugby must scrap two of its six Super Rugby franchises in a bid to rescue the ailing Springboks.
CRAIG LEWIS looks at an injection of youth and fit-again players who could add a different dynamic to the Springboks’ set-up next season.
Eben Etzebeth is yet to recover from a head injury and will be unavailable for the Springboks' final Test of the season against Wales.
The Springboks have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings after suffering a humiliating 20-18 loss to Italy on Saturday.
Brendan Venter admits he drew no pleasure from Italy's win over the Boks, despite being part of their management team.
Allister Coetzee says he was left in 'disbelief' as a result of the Springboks' inability to finish off opportunities against Italy on Saturday.
Italy produced a tigerish defensive performance to beat the Springboks 20-18 in Florence and record their first Test win against South Africa, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Allister Coetzee insists that he hasn't 'lost the change room' despite the Boks slipping to a historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says there will be a full review of the Springboks' performances after the last Test against Wales.
The Boks’ abysmal execution on attack and an utter lack of physicality up front were primary contributing factors to their historic first-ever loss to Italy on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.