Boks at a crossroads after worrying turn for the worse
For the first time since Rassie Erasmus took charge in 2018, the Springboks appear to be behind the curve, writes ZELIM NEL.
Highlights: All Blacks move further ahead as Boks slip up again
Look back at the highlights from this weekend’s Rugby Championship clashes with the Boks suffering successive defeats by the Wallabies, while the All Blacks claimed another comfortable win over Argentina.
Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.
Argentina pick surprise flyhalf to face All Blacks
Gloucester wing Santiago Carreras will start at flyhalf in a much-changed Argentina team for the second Test match against New Zealand in Brisbane on Saturday.
All Black escapes conviction as criminal charges dropped
The charges of assault against All Black Shannon Frizell for abusing a woman and her partner, have been dismissed after he completed police diversion.
Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.
All Blacks blank Los Pumas
The All Blacks overcame a frustrating start to clinch a commanding bonus-point win over Argentina in Gold Coast on Saturday.
Retallick takes over All Blacks captaincy
Brodie Retallick will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they take on Argentina in a Rugby Championship Test on Sunday.
Top Test try-scorers of all time
Take a look at this comprehensive list of world rugby’s most elite try-scorers, featuring two legendary Springboks.
‘Soft’ Wallabies next up for Boks
Wallabies scrumhalf Tate McDermott has given a damning assessment of his side’s performance and form ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks in Gold Coast on Sunday.
