All Blacks coach demands end to hot-cold form
New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has called for the All Blacks to end a cycle of reacting to setbacks after the All Blacks thrashed Argentina in Hamilton.
Zelim Nel
Fresh faces revive stale Boks
A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.
Keo makes 10 changes to Bok XV
In response to the Springboks’ nosediving form this season, Mark Keohane has named the match-day 23 he would pick to battle the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
Bok slump isn’t part of the World Cup plan
If you believe a fat bloke in a red jump suits brings gifts on 25 December, then you are among a minority who believe the Springboks going walkabout in Adelaide is part of the 2023 World Cup masterplan.
Nienaber on the chopping block?
The loss in Adelaide was the latest in a season of unexpected defeats and the poor form of the Springboks raises questions about Jacques Nienaber’s future as head coach.
Cheika lashes Fozzie, praises Razor
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has hit back at his All Blacks counterpart amid accusations that the Pumas were guilty of bending the rules in a historic 25-18 Rugby Championship win in Christchurch on Saturday.
Stubborn Rassie stalls Boks
The Springboks will win in Sydney next week but that will do nothing to hide the fact that the world champions have stagnated, writes ZELIM NEL.
Sharks deny Kolbe heading to Durban
Cheslin Kolbe will play out his club career outside of South Africa after the Sharks confirmed the Springbok dynamo is not on their radar.
Bok shock: Roos omitted from tour squad
The Springboks will jet off to Australia for two Tests against the Wallabies without dynamic No 8 Evan Roos.
Boks must change to go back to back
The Springboks are having a hard time transitioning from 2019 world champions into a unit that will retain the Webb Ellis Cup in 2023, writes ZELIM NEL.
