Duane’s departure will hit Boks hard
The Springboks will miss the leadership as well as the big-match temperament of Duane Vermeulen in the more challenging Rugby Championship clashes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Vermeulen to miss Rugby Championship
Springbok Duane Vermeulen has confirmed that he won’t be available for any of the Rugby Championship Tests. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Boks to play All Blacks at Loftus
The venues for the Springboks’ three home Rugby Championship matches in 2018 have been confirmed. South Africa will host Argentina at Kings Park in their opening match on 18 August, followed by the two away legs (three Tests) between 25 August and 15 September. Upon their return home, they will take on the Wallabies at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium… Read more →
‘Springboks are back’
Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby.
‘Boks exorcised Albany demons’
Gary Gold says the Springboks’ performance against the All Blacks at Newlands proved that their 57-0 loss in Albany was just a blip.
Jake: Argentina at crossroads
Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the standard of the Rugby Championship following Argentina’s continued struggles in the tournament.
Three top Bok performers
CRAIG LEWIS picks three standout players from the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign.
Kiwi newspaper gives Marx a perfect 10
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx received a player rating of 10 from the New Zealand Herald after his outstanding performance at Newlands.
Sanzaar: De Allende didn’t deserve red
Damian de Allende has received no further sanction for his late tackle on Lima Sopoaga that resulted in a red card.
Kriel to miss Bok tour
Jaco Kriel will undergo a shoulder operation on Tuesday that will rule him out of action for six months. The Lions and Bok flank sustained the injury during the Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Perth on 9 September. Kriel will miss the Boks’ end-of-year tour, which includes matches against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales, and could also miss… Read more →
