Erasmus explains No 9 dilemma
Rassie Erasmus says he isn’t concerned by the lack of game-time afforded to the Boks’ back-up scrumhalves, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SBW: Boxing took me to dark place
Sonny Bill Williams will lean on his experience as a boxer when he faces the Springboks in what should be a gruelling physical contest on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Watch: Boks brace for Blacklash
THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE look ahead to Saturday’s massive clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Loftus.
Hansen: Bok belief is booming
Steve Hansen has called on the All Blacks to meet the challenge of a resurgent Springboks and strike an important blow ahead of the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Watch: Cane, Karl press conference
Sam Cane and Karl Tu’inukuafe address the media ahead of the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
Watch: Dyantyi press conference
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi addresses the media in Johannesburg on Thursday.
Watch: Erasmus press conference
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus addresses the media after the team announcement in Pretoria on Thursday.
Louw at No 8 for Springboks
Francois Louw will start at eighthman in one of three changes to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks at Loftus.
Foley starts for Wallabies
Michael Cheika has made a solitary change to the Wallabies’ lineup for their Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Salta.
Venter: All Blacks disrespected Boks
Brendan Venter says the All Blacks won’t make the mistake of underestimating the Springboks again.
