Stats & Facts: Springboks vs Wallabies
Here are some stats and facts in preparation for the Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.
Woodward: Boks will kill Test rugby
Sir Clive Woodward has taken another unprovoked snipe at South Africa, saying rugby will be “dead in five years” if the sport follows the route of the world champion Springboks.
Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.
Watch: Bok coach and captain speak after shock loss
Check out the Springboks’ post-match media conference following their agonising two-point Rugby Championship defeat by the Wallabies this past Sunday.
Boks sweat over Kolbe’s availability for Wallabies showdown
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that star wing Cheslin Kolbe is in doubt for South Africa’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Gold Coast on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Willemse: ‘Chilled’ Frans Steyn sharing tips, tricks
Damian Willemse has lauded Frans Steyn’s leadership qualities, saying the 34-year-old willingly shares his knowledge and experiences with the youngsters in the Bok squad.
False positive in Bok camp as Covid-19 scare avoided
A false positive Covid-19 test in the Springbok camp reportedly nearly caused chaos in the Rugby Championship and would have severely disrupted match preparations.
Watch: Willie, architect of Bok backline
In tribute to his often underrated work rate, check out this video analysis of Willie le Roux’s contributions to the Bok backline.
Kolisi: I’m proud of my performances
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi says while it has taken him a while to regain top form, he is happy with where his game is at the moment and looking for continued improvement.
