All Blacks suffer double blow
Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are set to miss Saturday's match in Auckland after getting injured in Sydney.
Ma'a Nonu and Jerome Kaino are set to miss Saturday's match in Auckland after getting injured in Sydney.
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has kept faith in the match 23 that drew with the All Blacks in Sydney for the return leg in Auckland on Saturday.
Saturday's Rugby Championship matches had little impact on the IRB world rankings.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has urged his side to be more clinical at the breakdown ahead of their Test against Australia in Auckland.
JON CARDINELLI on an unflinching tighthead, revitalised veterans, and Graeme Pollock playing in a curtain raiser to a Springbok Test back in 1955.
The Springboks believe they gained a great deal from the rain-afflicted battle at Loftus despite missing out on the bonus point, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
The Springboks overcame torrential conditions and a provocative Pumas side to win 13-6 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Lions captain Warren Whiteley has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for the injured Willem Alberts.