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The latest news and videos from the southern hemisphere tournament involving the Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas

Springboks offer hope to traumatised nation, says skipper Kolisi

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are much more than a team as they prepare for a Rugby Championship first-round showdown with Argentina in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Limerick , Ireland - 30 October 2017; Munster scrum coach Jerry Flannery and Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus in conversation during Munster Rugby Squad Training at the University of Limerick in Limerick. (Photo By Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Watch: Rassie is a rugby genius

Former Ireland international and Munster coach Jerry Flannery has shared insight into what it’s like working alongside a “rugby genius” like Rassie Erasmus.

Pumas name strong side to face Springboks

Felipe Ezcurra will form Argentina’s halfback pairing with Nicolas Sanchez when the Pumas face the Springboks in this Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Nkosi ready to challenge Kolbe for Bok spot

Sbu Nkosi says he is keen to make the most of the opportunity he’s been granted following a rare inclusion in the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Gqeberha.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Boks vs All Blacks Tests set for neutral venue?

The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.

epa08803961 Marika Koroibete (C) of the Wallabies in action during the Tri-Nations rugby union match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 07 November 2020. EPA/DAVE HUNT EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Koroibete, Swinton back as Wallabies look to keep Bledisloe alive

Marika Koroibete and Lachlan Swinton are back in the Wallabies lineup as a desperate Australia look to keep their Bledisloe Cup chances alive against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Nienaber: Boks have plenty of respect for Argentina

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the wholesale changes made to the Bok team in no way reflect a lack of respect for an Argentina side that is willing to “put their heads in dark places”.

Rugby Union - First Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 24, 2021 South Africa's Kwagga Smith in action

Nienaber defends Boks style of play

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has fired back at criticism of his team’s style of play, saying rugby would be boring if every team played the same way. DYLAN JACK reports.

Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dweba to start as Boks make several team changes

The Springboks have rotated and rested several players for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday.

Bok coach ‘excited’ to see Dweba on Test debut

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says a hard-working and mobile hooker like Joseph Dweba will be well-suited for a clash against a physical Argentina team.