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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players having just lost during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Boks disappointed after loss against All Blacks

‘Underwhelming’ Boks deserve a C

The world-champion Springboks have failed to deliver consistent enough performances in 2022 worthy of more than an above-average rating, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Nienaber gives Duane, Dweba another shot

Duane Vermeulen and Joseph Dweba have been retained to face Australia on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber attempts to nurture them back to form.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Elton, Frans back to beef up Boks

World Cup-winners Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn return to the Springbok match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

Wallabies call up rookie flyhalf

Waratahs playmaker Ben Donaldson will reportedly join the Australian national squad as they prepare to face the Springboks in Adelaide on Saturday.

Evan Roos takes on Wales defence at Free State Stadium

Roos set for Bok recall against Pumas

Dynamic No 8 Evan Roos will reportedly get an opportunity to build on his brief Test debut despite being left out of the Springbok squad for the two-Test tour of Australia.

Gelant next up in Bok 14 jersey?

The Springboks are reportedly weighing up whether to start Warrick Gelant or keep Lukhanyo Am on the right wing for the clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

‘Cynical’ Boks to blame for All Blacks demise

New Zealand-based rugby writer Gregor Paul says the Springboks’ “deliberate” attempts to slow the game down contributed to the All Blacks going through a poor run of form under Ian Foster.

Wallabies haul in Fisher

The highly experienced Laurie Fisher has joined the Australian national team coaching ranks in an interim assistant role for the Rugby Championship.

Marx injury worry prompted Dweba start

Concern over ‘stiffness’ in Malcolm Marx’s hips reportedly prompted the Springboks to start Joseph Dweba in the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Boks touch down, ready to engage Wallabies

The Springboks can’t wait to lock horns with Australia after finally arriving in Adelaide on Saturday for the start of the world champions’ away leg of the Rugby Championship.