
Nienaber without answers for flat Boks
Jacques Nienaber says he cannot explain why the Springboks could not match the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber says he cannot explain why the Springboks could not match the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.
The Wallabies outplayed the Springboks in Adelaide on Saturday to hand the visitors a second successive defeat and continue South Africa’s horrific run of results in Australia.
Two current Springboks are reportedly among the 20 highest earners in the English Premiership for the 2022-23 season.
The Blitzboks are in a do-or-die contest in the Los Angeles Sevens, but for Neil Powell the mathematics is simple in order to retain the World Series title.
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says concerns over Handre Pollard’s fatigue prompted the Springboks to recall Elton Jantjies for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies in Adelaide.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are wise to the Wallabies’ decision to go for a six-two split on the bench in an attempt to match the imperious South African pack.
The SARugbymag.co.za team formed a huddle over this weekend’s Test matches and there’s a lone voice cheering on the Springboks to pull off a rare feat in Adelaide.
Australia skipper James Slipper says it’s crucial to put South Africa under early pressure if the Wallabies want to maintain their nine-year unbeaten streak against the Springboks on home soil.
The schools rugby calendar will wind down with a final Interschools derby between Boland Landbou and Oakdale, while Bishops and Rondebosch will face off in their 200th derby.
Two-time World Cup winner and former Wallaby centre Tim Horan believes Handre Pollard deserves more recognition for his role in the Springbok backline.