Boks stay fifth after heartbreaking loss
The Springboks remain fifth on the World Rugby rankings following their 32-30 defeat to the All Blacks at Loftus.
The Springboks remain fifth on the World Rugby rankings following their 32-30 defeat to the All Blacks at Loftus.
Schalk Burger says the improved Springboks will have their work cut out for them during the four-Test tour of Europe in November.
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi finished his first Rugby Championship as the joint top try-scorer, while Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit featured prominently across other categories, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ recent performances against the All Blacks have made him hopeful of the team’s chances at next year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
English rugby columnists Stuart Barnes and Brian Moore say Eddie Jones’ England must be dreading their upcoming Test against the resurgent Springboks.
New Zealand rugby writer Chris Rattue says the Springboks should be embarrassed by their 32-30 loss to the All Blacks in Pretoria.
The Boks’ tactical evolution this season is cause for encouragement heading towards the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Ardie Savea’s 79th-minute try snatched victory for the All Blacks at Loftus.
The Springbok coaches, as well as the fans, should be encouraged by the progress of the side in 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.
What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport after the Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and All Blacks in Pretoria.