Boks on back foot
The Springboks’ Rugby Championship title hopes hang by a thread due to a couple of unfavourable results and a demanding travel schedule. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Springboks’ Rugby Championship title hopes hang by a thread due to a couple of unfavourable results and a demanding travel schedule. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Schalk Burger, Marcell Coetzee and Bismarck du Plessis all made crucial turnovers in Brisbane.
Australia's 24-20 win against South Africa has seen them climb above Wales to fifth in the World Rugby rankings.
Jean de Villiers is happy with his physical preparation ahead of the World Cup, despite a tight calf.
Matt Giteau has been ruled out of Australia's Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Mendoza this weekend with a sternum injury.
The centre's 82nd-minute score gave the Wallabies a 24-20 win against the Springboks.
Victor Matfield and Marcell Coetzee are not expected to feature in the Boks’ next Test against the All Blacks on July 25.
Schalk Burger admitted the Springboks failed to keep ball in hand enough during their clash against the Wallabies.
Tevita Kuridrani's 82nd-minute try gave the Wallabies a 24-20 win against the Springboks in Brisbane. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Despite the presence of Springbok stalwart Jean de Villiers, Western Province succumbed to a 19-6 defeat against the Pumas in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.