Is Foster’s number up?
The stats of Ian Foster’s tenure as All Blacks coach don’t look good as the debate rages over whether the under-fire Kiwi should be sacked.
French star retires after injury battles
Former France centre Wesley Fofana has announced his retirement, saying his body could no longer keep up with the demands of professional rugby.
Jake: Bok gameplan is too predictable
Jake White says the Springboks have become “too rigid” in how they play, with the world champions then running the risk of being found out by “the No 1 team in the world”, France.
Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.
Sharks vs selfies: How World Rugby is driving player safety
Sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker provides insight into when the risk of head injuries is highest and how World Rugby is using red and yellow cards to nudge players towards safety.
Rassie: Boks have ‘roadmaps’ for rookies
During a debrief after the Test series against Wales, Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks who made their debuts in the loss in Bloemfontein will have a better idea of where they are ranked and can work their way up from there.
Way to go, Mr Ref!
SARugbymag.co.za followers have decided that referee Matthew Carley had a firm hand on proceedings for the series finale between the Springboks and Wales on Saturday.
Something wrong: All Blacks greats question Foster’s future
Former All Blacks great Wayne ‘Buck’ Shelford on Monday upped the pressure on beleaguered coach Ian Foster saying it was clear there was “something wrong” after back-to-back Ireland defeats.
Boks the best in southern hemisphere
As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.
All Blacks star ruled out for Bok Tests
The embattled All Blacks will have to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa next month without one of New Zealand’s most influential players.
