Bongi urges ref to watch Ireland’s scrum ‘tricks’
Frustrated by Ireland’s scrum tactics last week, Bongi Mbonambi has called for fair play at the set piece as the Springboks look to seal the series in Durban on Saturday.
Irish scribe: Brown can make Boks ‘unstoppable’
Ireland-based columnist Jonny Holland says Tony Brown has the chance to create “something special” with the Boks once his attack structure is embedded effectively.
Doogz and Jesse: Midfield maestros
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will break the Springbok midfield partnership record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie when they run out for their 30th Test together on Saturday.
Rassie: Stats don’t win matches
Rassie Erasmus said having the most experienced Springbok starting XV in history won’t guarantee victory against Ireland in the series decider at Kings Park on Saturday.
Records fall for unchanged Boks
Rassie Erasmus retained his matchday 23 in naming the most experienced team in Springbok history for the series-decider against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.
‘Battered’ Irish vow to bounce back
Veteran scrumhalf Conor Murray and powerhouse No 8 Caelan Doris believe Ireland have what it takes level the series against the Springboks in Durban on Saturday.
Shot clock for key Test after D-Mack’s slip-up
A timer for goal-kickers will be introduced for Saturday’s clash between the All Blacks and England in Auckland, following Damian McKenzie’s blunder last week.
Bruised Ireland call in reinforcements
Ireland have called in a veteran hooker and uncapped scrumhalf after tour-ending injuries to Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey ahead of the series decider against the Springboks in Durban.
France players held for alleged sex assault
Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America have been arrested in Argentina following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told the media.
Big Vic: Boks won’t ditch our style
Victor Matfield is encouraged to see the Springboks experiment on attack, but believes it’s in the DNA of the world champions to employ a set-piece dominant gameplan.
