England rise, Boks fall
The Springboks have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings after their loss to Ireland.
The Springboks have dropped to fourth in the World Rugby rankings after their loss to Ireland.
Warren Whiteley says the Boks cannot afford to spiral into a negative frame of mind after their shock loss to Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that another experienced flyhalf will join the Springbok squad in the lead-up to the second Test against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Australia have suffered yet another injury setback after Karmichael Hunt was ruled out with an ongoing groin injury.
Allister Coetzee believes the Boks will need to improve by at least 50% if they are to beat Ireland at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee says there is simply no excuse for a 'tactically naive' performance against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Paddy Jackson scored 16 points to steer a 14-man Ireland side to a 26-20 win against the Springboks on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands.
The Ireland flank was red-carded during the first Test against the Springboks at Newlands.
Los Pumas had to work hard for a 30-24 win in Santa Fe.