Having survived the axe after a historic home loss to Ireland, Ian Foster has vowed that there will be changes as the All Blacks prepare for the two-Test mini-series against the Springboks in the Republic.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted on Friday he can right the misfiring All Blacks, resisting calls to drop Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship after a home series defeat to Ireland.
Carlos Spencer has backed under-pressure head coach Ian Foster as the former All Blacks star prepares to return to the boxing ring.
Experienced lock Rory Arnold and uncapped back Jock Campbell were notable call-ups on Thursday to an injury-hit Australia squad for two Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, who are coached by former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika.
As the inaugural season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship concluded with the grand final in Cape Town on Saturday, tournament chief executive Martin Anayi has promised more strength-vs-strength fixtures next season.
The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.
Another injury setback for Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor puts Quade Cooper in the picture to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Boks have “a golden opportunity” in 2022 to finally live up to their status at the world’s No 1-ranked team.
A trip by Jacques Nienaber to Sale Sharks in England has unearthed a “nugget” for how the Springboks can beat the Wallabies.
An injury suffered by Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor could put his Test season under threat, which would open the door for Quade Cooper to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
