Wales

SA-born Wright ‘surprised’ by Wallabies captaincy

Liam Wright has admitted that the decision to appoint him as the new Wallabies captain came as a surprise, as he expects to meet a combative Wales in his first match in charge.

Wales winger to debut Down Under

Speedster Josh Hathaway will earn his maiden cap for Wales, with Ben Thomas starting at flyhalf in the first Test against Australia on Saturday.

Watch: England can blunt Razor’s debut

Wales are in Australia, France are in Argentina, and Lions legend Scott Gibbs gives England a chance of spoiling Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson’s first Test in charge of the All Blacks.

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Sacha’s Bok debut an ’emotional’ dream

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has reflected on a dream come true after slotting a long-range penalty on his debut for the Springboks at Twickenham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Jesse Kriel of South Africa is tackled by Owen Watkin during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks wallop Wales in season opener

The world champion Springboks overcame an indifferent first-half effort to convincingly beat Wales in their opening Test of 2024 at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.

Pick your MVP: Boks vs Wales

The world champions beat Wales 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday, who was the most valuable Springbok?

Rate the Ref: Chris Busby

Rate the performance of Irish referee Chris Busby in South Africa’s season opener against Wales at Twickenham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales warm up during the Wales Captain's Run at Twickenham Stadium on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Wales rocked by player exit

A seasoned campaigner in the pack has reportedly quit the Wales squad with immediate effect after feeling disrespected by head coach Warren Gatland.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Jordan Hendrikse of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team photograph, captains run and press conference at Twickenham on June 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bok coach excited to see Jordan fly

Mzwandile Stick says Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to spark a new-look Springbok backline on Saturday, as Pieter-Steph du Toit gears up to renew hostilities with Wales.