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.
‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation
Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS 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.
All Blacks close in on Boks, Wallabies sink to new low in rankings
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
Preview: Springboks vs Lions (3rd Test)
Zelim Nel is joined by Mark Keohane and Scott Gibbs to preview the all-important series decider between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Stick comes out to bat for Rassie, slams Gatland
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has come out in defence of Rassie Erasmus, saying that World Rugby cannot possibly take action against him without also taking steps against Warren Gatland.
Woodward takes another swipe at Rassie
Former British & Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward has fired back at Rassie Erasmus, saying the SA director of rugby is hot and bothered in comparison to Warren Gatland’s “statesmanlike” behaviour.
Erasmus: ‘Sir’ Woodward’s comments don’t bother me
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Clive Woodward following the latter’s disparaging comments regarding the Springboks’ coaching set-up.
Nienaber: Do or die for Boks
Jacques Nienaber has made just three changes to the Boks’ starting lineup for the second Test, saying continuity in selection is key for their must-win match on Saturday.
