Faf, Goosen fit to play
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Faf de Klerk and Johan Goosen have recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries.
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Faf de Klerk and Johan Goosen have recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee says his side won't shift all their focus on to influential All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett in Christchurch on Saturday.
The Sharks have suffered another injury setback after Odwa Ndungane was ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Another limp showing in Christchurch this Saturday could see the Springboks suffering their heaviest Test defeat since 2011, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lood de Jager has been ruled out of action for two weeks and will be replaced in the Bok squad by utility forward Willem Alberts.
Prop Beast Mtawarira has been issued with an off-field yellow card and an official warning for foul play.
New Zealand will be favourites to beat South Africa in Christchurch on Saturday and clinch the Rugby Championship title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Wallabies rebounded from an 11-point deficit to beat the Springboks 23-17 in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Jamba Ulengo scored two tries as the Blue Bulls claimed a 41-14 bonus-point win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Free State Cheetahs scored a 38-30 bonus-point win against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday to move to the top of the Currie Cup log, reports JON CARDINELLI.