After pouncing on a loose ball, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach once again showed his turn of pace to beat the covering Argentinian defence during this past Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener.
Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Marco van Staden has joined the list of injured loose forwards after picking up a knock during the last minute of the first Test against Argentina.
Uncompromising former Bok hard man Bismarck du Plessis returns from France with a new perspective on life, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks Rugby Championship victory over Argentina this past Saturday.
Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
Andy Marinos believes the Wallabies should follow the Springboks by canning a rule that limits foreign-based players from representing Australia.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi both admitted that they got the Rugby Championship bonus-point rule wrong in their 32-12 win over Argentina on Saturday.
With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a 57-22 demolition of Australia on Saturday, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.
A much-changed Springbok side got the defence of their Rugby Championship title off to an impressive start with a bonus-point win over Argentina on Saturday.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber spoke highly of Aphelele Fassi and credited assistant coach Mzwandile Stick for the work going into levelling up the team’s aerial skills following the win against Argentina.
