Aussie coach backs ‘negative’ Boks

Matt Williams believes the Springboks’ expert exploitation of the “loopholes” in the current laws of the game is why South Africa should beat Australia on Saturday.

Watch: How to pull off a no-arms tackle

This cheeky forward uses some sly off-the-ball work to redefine the ‘ankle tackle’.

The versatile value of Willemse

Damian Willemse’s performance for the Springboks against Wales at Loftus Versfeld was the making of the man.

Rennie: Bok bench ‘better’ than starters

Australia coach Dave Rennie believes South Africa’s best front row will come off the bench in the clash between the Springboks and Wallabies on Saturday.

Sharpshooter: Stransky drops back to boot Frans

After taking out Pat Lambie with a trademark long-range strike, Frans Steyn now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most clutch Springbok goal-kicker.

Watch: Stormers a bunch of jokers

From classic dad jokes and dodgy one-liners, to side-splitting puns, the likes of Damian Willemse struggle to keep a straight face in a lighter moment off the field.

Joy and pain for SA U18s in Paarl

The SA U18s are the only unbeaten team left in the U18 International Series after victory over France on Tuesday, while England broke the SA A side’s hearts with a last-gasp win.

Beale boost for Bok clash

Australia have welcomed back veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale in preparation for the Rugby Championship Test between the Wallabies and Springboks on Saturday.

Gelant given licence to boogie for Boks

Springbok right wing Warrick Gelant has the “freedom to play” his natural attacking game when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.

Pollard out – pick your 10

With Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard in cruise control, and little to no credible competition for the No 10 jersey, who would you start in an emergency at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?