Springboks slump to seventh
The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings following their 22-20 defeat against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
‘England must be ready for everything’
Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to boast traditional strengths under the guidance of new coach Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Series preview: Springboks vs England
Both the Springboks and England will head into the three-Test series desperate for any sort of success, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Second-string Boks disappoint
Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
‘I hope we give Wales a stuffing’
Conditioning coach Aled Walters says his allegiance is with the Springboks ahead of their Test against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
Watch: Rassie shows Bok hand
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede discuss the Springboks’ selections for Saturday’s match against Wales in Washington DC and predict the starting lineup to face England at Ellis Park.
Best blow for Ireland
Captain Rory Best has been ruled out of Ireland’s three-Test series in Australia because of a knee injury.
New-look Boks to face Wales
Seven uncapped players have been named in the Springboks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Washington.
Boks must beware of ‘world’s best prop’
South Africa-born Saracens captain Brad Barritt says the Springboks will need to be wary of ‘freakish’ prop Mako Vunipola during the June Tests.
‘England will beat Boks, win World Cup’
Outgoing England assistant coach Paul Gustard says he is confident they will win their three-match series with the Springboks and the 2019 World Cup.
