Hooper ruled out of Pumas clash

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from the team to play Argentina on the Gold Coast on Saturday, because of a hamstring injury.

Currie Cup preview (Round 5)

The Golden Lions and Western Province will do battle in a match that could go a long way in deciding who finishes top of the Currie Cup log, writes DYLAN JACK.

Perspective on Boks’ inexperience

CRAIG LEWIS highlights the disparity in experience between the Bok side picked to face the All Blacks this Saturday and those that have tasted success before.

Boks to target All Blacks lineout

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will try to expose the All Blacks’ lineout when they clash in Wellington on Saturday.

Kriel embraces positional switch

Jesse Kriel says the prospect of shifting to the wing is one that excites him ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.

‘Springboks are favourites’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen insists that the Springboks will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against his side as favourites.

Bok lock in Toulon’s sights

French Top 14 club Toulon are looking to sign Eben Etzebeth after next year’s World Cup.

‘Pollard will add physicality’

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Handré Pollard has the attributes best suited to starting Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.

Superbru: All Blacks by 15-29

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.

Ndungane: Kolbe should have started

Former Springbok wing Akona Ndungane says he would have given Cheslin Kolbe the No 14 jersey for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. DYLAN JACK reports.