Kolbe excited ‘to prove people wrong’
Pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe hasn’t let his size stop him from becoming a two-time Springbok world champion and key player in Rassie Erasmus’ imaginative gameplans.
Rieko has last laugh in Sexton spat
New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane has taken a dig at Ireland great Johnny Sexton in a cheeky social media post after the All Blacks’ victory in Dublin on Friday.
Razor relishes ‘helluva’ result
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson was delighted to beat No 1-ranked Ireland in Dublin on Friday, praising the standout performance from flyhalf Damian McKenzie.
‘No excuses’ from Farrell after Dublin defeat
Andy Farrell said there were “no excuses” and the best team won after New Zealand beat Ireland to end their 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road on Friday.
Boks in pole position for No 1 spot
Following New Zealand’s win over Ireland, only a Scotland victory at Murrayfield on Sunday can stop the Springboks from returning to the summit of the World Rugby rankings.
All Blacks punish sloppy Ireland
Flyhalf Damian McKenzie kicked 18 points as the All Blacks upset Ireland in Dublin on Friday night.
Louw breaks down Bok back-row combo
The powerful Elrigh Louw can’t wait to face Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time, as part of a new Springbok loose trio with ballhawks Kwagga Smith and Marco van Staden.
Rassie keeps one eye on England
Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to recall the famed ‘Nuclear Squad’ after naming seven forwards on the Springbok bench to face Scotland on Sunday.
Rassie: There’s no substitute for quality
Rassie Erasmus has backed the experience and versatility of a Springbok match-day 23 boasting a 7-1 split on the bench to outmuscle Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
New-look Boks unleash Nuke Squad
Kwagga Smith will start at No 8 in his 50th Test as Eben Etzebeth captains a Springbok team that features seven forwards on the bench for the clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.
