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Brilliant Boks make history in Perth

The Springboks outmuscled the Wallabies to claim a bonus-point victory in the Perth rain and win back-to-back Tests in Australia for the first time in 53 years on Saturday.

‘Desperate’ Boks target ‘special’ Perth win

Mzwandile Stick says that the Springboks are hungry to finish their mini-tour of Australia unbeaten as they brace for a Wallabies backlash in Perth on Saturday.

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Marco van Staden of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Eskom: Bok newbies channeling winning energy

Marco van Staden says a heavily-changed Springboks doesn’t need more motivation than to use a rare opportunity to impress by maintaining a high standard in the clash with the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

Rassie: Boks not disrespecting Australia

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are giving Australia their full respect and expect a tough game in Perth despite making 10 changes to the team that won in Brisbane.

Duane: ‘Early days’ in Rugby Champs

A Springbok stalwart for more than a decade, Duane Vermeulen is keenly aware that a week is a long time in Test rugby and looking too far ahead can be perilous.

Wallabies back debutant to tackle Boks

Rookie flanker Carlo Tizzano will make his starting debut for the Wallabies against the Springboks in the opening match of the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Clean slate for Boks to bust Brisbane blues

Aware of their Brisbane hoodoo, the Springboks are opting not to carry historical baggage into the 2024 Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies on Saturday.

Cheika aiming for lengthy Leicester stay

Michael Cheika says he hopes to turn a one-year contract with Leicester into a longstanding arrangement as the Australian looks to revive the Tigers’ fortunes.

‘New dog’ Louw to get Bok shot

Rassie Erasmus says that while Evan Roos isn’t out of his plans, the Springboks want to give Elrigh Louw a crack at No 8 in the Rugby Championship.

Rassie: ‘No excuses’ for Boks in Aus

Rassie Erasmus is accepting no excuses as his Springboks hunt just their second win over the Wallabies in Australia during his tenure in the Rugby Championship openers.