Argentina ready to play anywhere amid Rugby Champs turmoil
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says Los Pumas are keen to play the remainder of their Rugby Championship Tests, no matter where in the world the tournament is held.
Rugby Championship in line for northern hemisphere switch
The RFU has confirmed its interest in hosting Rugby Championship Tests at Twickenham following the implementation of lockdown restrictions in New Zealand and Australia.
Readers: Boks won’t sweep All Blacks, but will win Rugby Champs
With the away leg of the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign looming large, a reader’s poll has backed South Africa to add to their vast trophy collection with a fifth title.
Rassie to resume pitchside role after ‘family break’
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed Rassie Erasmus will resume duties as a ‘sideline assistant’ in this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Nienaber reveals reason behind Boks’ rotation policy
With the Springbok match-day squad overhauled for a second successive Test match, coach Jacques Nienaber has attributed the changes to managing the players’ workload while building squad depth.
Watch: De Villiers impressed with Wiese
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has praised Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese following his man-of-the-match performance against Argentina on Saturday.
Sharks acquire star Argentina, Jaguares flyhalf
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Argentina flyhalf Joaquin Diaz Bonilla as one of two new players to join the team ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.
Watch: Fassi’s superb finish vs Los Pumas
A precise cross-kick from flyhalf Elton Jantjies set up Springbok wing Aphelele Fassi for his second Test try during Saturday’s victory over Argentina.
Watch: Reinach outstrips Los Pumas defence for 55m try
After pouncing on a loose ball, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach once again showed his turn of pace to beat the covering Argentinian defence during this past Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener.
Highlights: Boks vs Argentina (Round 1)
A much-changed Springbok side got the defence of their Rugby Championship title off to an impressive start with a bonus-point win over Argentina on Saturday.
