Rassie calls for sharper showing
Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the Springbok defence but frustrated by the misfiring attack in the big win against the Wallabies. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.
Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the Springbok defence but frustrated by the misfiring attack in the big win against the Wallabies. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.
The Springboks produced a rousing all-round performance to beat the Wallabies 23-12 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The Valke kept themselves in contention for a top-of-the-table finish by thrashing the EP Elephants 101-29, while there were also wins for the SWD Eagles and Griffons in the Currie Cup First Division.
Munster hammered Ulster 64-7, while there were also wins for Edinburgh, the Ospreys, Leinster and Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14.
Scarlets captain Jonathan Davies scored twice in his side’s 54-14 hammering of the Kings in Llanelli on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Western Province romped to a 50-28 bonus-point victory against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Free State held their nerve to take the U17 Interprovincial Sevens title after toppling Eastern Province 38-21 in the cup final in Potchefstroom on Saturday.
EPRFU president André Rademan says radical action will be taken to address the shocking performances of their junior teams. DYLAN JACK reports.
The Cardiff Blues came from behind to beat the Cheetahs 24-21 in Cardiff on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will leave everything on the field when they face the Wallabies, despite the looming rematch with the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.