‘Boks have exciting young backs’
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks are on course to be a force at the World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE in Johannesburg.
All Blacks outlast Boks
The All Blacks delivered a typically superior fourth-quarter showing to beat the Springboks 27-20 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.
Wallabies cruise past Pumas
The Wallabies scored two late tries to secure a bonus-point 34-9 win over Argentina in Mendoza. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Griquas secure Currie Cup status
Griquas claimed a 41-21 bonus-point win over SWD, while there were also wins for the Leopards and Valke in round seven of the 2015 Currie Cup qualifiers.
Samoa snatch late draw
Patrick Faapale kicked a 78th-minute penalty to give Samoa a 30-30 draw against Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup match in Sacramento on Saturday.
Eagles edge Brave Blossoms
The USA beat Japan 23-18 in their Pacific Nations Cup match in Sacramento on Saturday.
Kiwis wary of Brüssow
The All Blacks are aiming to nullify Heinrich Brüssow’s ball-stealing influence in the Test at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Mighty McCaw hungry for more
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is determined to mark what could be his final game in South Africa with another win against the Springboks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Nine Springbok stats and facts
For the Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Argentina need to nullify Folau threat
Argentina will have to deny Wallabies fullback Israel Folau possession and room to run if they hope to compete in this weekend's Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
