Boks only have themselves to blame
A shocking last-minute decision from referee Angus Gardner should not be used as an excuse for the Springboks’ disappointing defeat to England on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Wales take down Scotland
Wales beat Scotland 21-10 in Cardiff on Saturday to win the inaugural Doddie Weir Cup.
Read to quit All Blacks after World Cup
Kieran Read will not play for the All Blacks beyond 2019 after opting out of a contract extension with New Zealand Rugby.
Kolisi keen for Twickenham ‘debut’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is excited to run out for his first game at Twickenham on Saturday.
Tuilagi out, Ashton in for England
England have suffered a late blow ahead of their Test against the Springboks with Manu Tuilagi ruled out due to a groin injury.
‘England will try run Boks off their feet’
Former England wing Austin Healey believes Eddie Jones’ team selections for Saturday’s Test could work out if they avoid an arm-wrestle with the Springbok forwards.
Tuilagi doubted England return
Manu Tuilagi has revealed he did not think he would play for England again after suffering a succession of injuries.
Duane set for dual role
Rassie Erasmus says Duane Vermeulen will not be utilised exclusively as a blindside flank against England on Saturday.
Erasmus explains Van Zyl selection
Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will start against England because he is better suited to the game plan the Springboks want to employ at Twickenham.
Te’o at 12 for weakened England
Owen Farrell and Ben Te’o will form a new-look 10-12 combination for England in Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Twickenham.
