Orie, Nyakane to start for Springboks
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the team for this Saturday’s rematch against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship.
Craig Lewis
Heat is on as All Blacks hunt Springboks’ No 1 status
Very little can be read into rankings, but as the gap narrows between the Boks and All Blacks, it does add some extra spice to proceedings as the historic 100th Test between the two rivals looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Snyman edging closer to a return to play with Munster
Munster have confirmed that Springbok lock RG Snyman is progressing well with his modified training programmes as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
‘Pollard the first to acknowledge goal-kicking wasn’t on song’
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says there is full faith in Handre Pollard to rediscover his best goal-kicking form as this Saturday’s rematch against the Wallabies approaches.
Closer look: Key areas where Boks must build depth
The Springboks need to build long-term depth if they are to mount a successful defence of their World Cup title in 2023 writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Five things to consider after Bok loss
After the Boks’ disappointing defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies five points to ponder, including whether there should be a return to a five-three bench split.
Cooper: Time spent with Sonny Bill Williams inspired me
Wallabies hero Quade Cooper has credited two-time World Cup-winning All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams as someone who helped inspire his career revival.
Kolisi: Boks can make no excuses
Springbok captain Kolisi admits the Wallabies executed their plan more effectively this past Sunday and were worthy winners at the CBUS Super Stadium.
Highlights: All Blacks move ahead as Boks slip up
Look back at all the latest highlights as the All Blacks claimed a resounding win over Argentina, which has seen them establish a handy Rugby Championship lead after the Boks went down to the Wallabies.
Boks need more variety, accuracy to bounce back
Australia were deserved winners over South Africa on Sunday. Now, the response from the Springboks will be telling, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
