Le Roux outshines Folau

Willie le Roux made the greater all-round contribution in the Test match in Perth on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

WP thrash Kings

Juan de Jongh scored a brace in WP’s 49-14 bonus-point victory over the EP Kings at Newlands on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Hooper holds key to upset

The Springboks must nullify the Wallabies pack and Michael Hooper in particular if they hope to win in Perth this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Perth mission is two-fold

The quality of performance will be just as important as the result when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Folau vs Le Roux

Both fullbacks will have a big influence on what is crucial Rugby Championship fixture in Perth on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Whitehead boost for Kings

Tim Whitehead has recovered from a knee injury and will start for the EP Kings against Western Province this Friday.

Rugby fan stabbed at Kings match

A rugby fan was stabbed after a heated argument at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

Bulls lose Kriel

Blue Bulls fullback Jesse Kriel has been ruled out for two weeks with an ankle injury.

Boks face acid test of depth

The next two Tests will reveal how strong South Africa’s depth is in the key positions of scrumhalf, blindside flank and outside centre, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Strauss to start against Wallabies

Adriaan Strauss is expected to replace Bismarck du Plessis at hooker when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.