Coach Jacques Nienaber has defended the Springboks’ approach in the Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Sunday which ended in an agonising 19-17 defeat.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has credited the Springboks for effectively putting his side under pressure in a thrilling Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Look back at the highlights from the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship, with the All Blacks snatching a narrow victory over the Springboks and the Wallabies proving too good for Argentina in Townsville.
Check out this off-field interaction between the captains of Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on the eve of the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship.
Here are some stats and facts in preparation for the highly anticipated 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Townsville on Saturday.
Take a look at the match-day squads for the much-anticipated 100th Test between New Zealand and South Africa on Saturday. (more…)
Join Mark Keohane in the War Room to share in the electric anticipation of the milestone 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks.
A leading New Zealand publication has joined the criticism of the Springboks in the wake of back-to-back Rugby Championship losses against the Wallabies, labelling South Africa “unworthy” of their title as world champions.
Former Springbok Joel Stransky has urged South Africa to change their gameplan that is “terrible for the backs” ahead of Saturday’s 100th Test against the All Blacks.
