Matfield to miss Kiwi clash
Victor Matfield’s injury will force Heyneke Meyer to select a new captain for the coming Test against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks recall Van der Merwe
Flip van der Merwe has been called up to the Springbok squad after an injury to captain Victor Matfield.
‘Jannie made a statement’
Pieter de Villiers says Bok prop Jannie du Plessis proved his critics wrong with a powerful all-round performance in Brisbane, reports JON CARDINELLI, in Johannesburg.
Wallabies back in top five
Australia's 24-20 win against South Africa has seen them climb above Wales to fifth in the World Rugby rankings.
Injury concerns for Boks
Victor Matfield and Marcell Coetzee are not expected to feature in the Boks’ next Test against the All Blacks on July 25.
Burger: Boks needed more ball
Schalk Burger admitted the Springboks failed to keep ball in hand enough during their clash against the Wallabies.
Fiji off to winning start
Fiji beat Tonga 30-22 in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Suva on Saturday.
All Blacks clinch comprehensive win
The All Blacks secured a 39-18 bonus-point win over Argentina in the opening match of the Rugby Championship in Christchurch on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
‘Boks in good shape’
Captain Victor Matfield believes the Springboks' fitness levels have improved. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Meyer ponders Bok balancing act
Heyneke Meyer says it's important to allow combinations to settle ahead of the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
