Alberts return imminent
Willem Alberts is likely to make his return from injury in the Springboks' match against Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Willem Alberts is likely to make his return from injury in the Springboks' match against Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer says the need for continuity significantly influenced his backline selections for Saturday’s Test against Argentina, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jean de Villiers will make his return to Test rugby when the Springboks take on Argentina in Durban this Saturday.
The Fijians lifted the Pacific Nations Cup after a 39-29 win against Samoa in the final.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard is in doubt for Saturday’s Test against Argentina in Durban as the result of a concussion.
Assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks have addressed the need to be more clinical on attack.
Fiji beat Samoa 39-29 in the Pacific Nations Cup final at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
An appeal has been lodged against the original judicial finding handed down to Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper.
Utility back Matt Giteau has returned to the Wallabies squad for the Test against the All Blacks on 8 August.
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been suspended for just one week after being found guilty of foul play and will be available for his side's next match.