Burgess fought ‘losing battle’
Sam Burgess says his decision to end his time in rugby union was based on the fact his heart was no longer in it.
Sam Burgess says his decision to end his time in rugby union was based on the fact his heart was no longer in it.
The All Blacks will face the Springboks in Durban during the 2016 Rugby Championship, with this fixture venturing away from Johannesburg for the first time since 2011.
Wales coach Warren Gatland has confirmed he will remain at the helm until after the 2019 World Cup.
The Springboks will finish the year in third place in the World Rugby rankings after beating Argentina 24-13 in London.
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been voted the 2015 World Rugby Player of the Year.
Scott Sio will start at loosehead prop for the Wallabies in Saturday's final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Four ex-Springboks on whether Heyneke Meyer should be given a contract extension.
The Springboks will drop to fourth in the world rankings if they fail to beat Argentina in Friday's third-place play-off.
Victor Matfield says that the poor performances by South Africa’s Super Rugby teams against Kiwi opposition have contributed to the national side’s struggles against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.
Heyneke Meyer is set to remain at the helm of the Springboks despite the defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.