Eight Springbok stats and facts
For the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Boks must shut down Barrett
The Springboks will need to contain the multitalented Beauden Barrett if they’re to have any chance of beating the All Blacks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘New Lomu’ to test Bok defence
Steve Hansen believes that All Blacks winger Julian Savea already offers more than Jonah Lomu did in his heyday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
‘You don’t have to lose to learn’
The All Blacks’ unbeaten record will not impact on their motivation for the Ellis Park Test nor their desire to win the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Jannie doesn’t scare Moody
Rookie prop Joe Moody says he’s itching for a crack at veteran tighthead Jannie du Plessis at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Cruden off the hook
Aaron Cruden has escaped any further punishment for missing the All Blacks' plane to Argentina.
Currie Cup preview (Round 9)
The Sharks will need nothing short of a bonus-point victory over the Golden Lions if they are to maintain hopes of a home semi-final, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Double blow for All Blacks
Brodie Retallick and Wyatt Crockett have been ruled out of New Zealand's match against the Boks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Pumas to target Wallabies scrum
The Australian forwards will again be under pressure to perform when they take on Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Wallabies focus on forward battle
Australia have made two injury-enforced changes to their pack, and strengthened their bench, for Saturday's clash against Argentina in Mendoza.
