Boks must kick into gear
The Springboks’ kick execution has to be vastly improved if they hope to end a three-match losing streak in this Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies at Loftus, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Pumas must play percentages
The Pumas need to produce a more pragmatic approach if they are to remain competitive against the All Blacks for the full 80 minutes in Buenos Aires, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Landajo leads Los Pumas
Argentina coach Daniel Hourcade has named returning scrumhalf Martín Landajo as captain for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Buenos Aires.
Italy pull plug on RWC bid
The Italian Rugby Federation has announced they are withdrawing their bid to host the 2023 World Cup.
Boks deny back-row imbalance
The Springboks look set to continue backing a loose trio of Warren Whiteley, Oupa Mohoje and Francois Louw despite a limited impact from the new-look combination, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Willie can wing it for Boks
The release of specialist winger Lwazi Mvovo once again highlights the Boks’ desperately limited options out wide, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Three Boks released from camp
Damian de Allende, Lwazi Mvovo and Malcolm Marx have been released by the Boks and will be available for Currie Cup selection this weekend.
Coetzee denies SOS
Allister Coetzee won’t consult coaches outside of the existing team and has denied that his staff is in need of extra technical assistance, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Lambie boost for Boks
Pat Lambie has been deemed ready for a return to Test rugby after receiving the all-clear from the Springbok medical team. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Johannesburg.
Foley: Different Bok beast awaits
Wallabies centre Bernard Foley says that players who have performed in Super Rugby need time to make a successful transition to Test level, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
