Mallett: Big Test for Andre the giant
Nick Mallett says centre Andre Esterhuizen is one of seven World Cup selection hopefuls who has to make a huge impression for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday.
All Blacks fightback floors Wallabies
New Zealand clawed back from a 14-point first-half deficit to overcome Australia in a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter in Dunedin on Saturday.
Mbonambi fired up for milestone match
Bongi Mbonambi says he is honoured with a career milestone of captaining the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up match against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Mallett: Boks to win the World Cup!
Nick Mallett says he wholeheartedly believes the Springboks will defend their World Cup title, but expects an “incredibly intense” tournament in France.
Boks in a ‘state of confusion’
There’s an uneasiness about the Springboks heading into the “afterthought” Test in Argentina, after a disappointing Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.
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Boks put aside World Cup hopes
There’s less than a week to go until the World Cup squad is named, but Franco Mostert says the Springboks are staying united in their mission to sink a fired-up Argentina on Saturday.
Nienaber: ‘No-nonsense’ Bongi demands respect
Jacques Nienaber says Bongi Mbonambi’s ability to communicate with the referee is a big reason why the veteran hooker has been appointed Springbok captain against Argentina.
Bongi leads Boks in Buenos Aires
Bongi Mbonambi will captain the Springboks for the first time, while Deon Fourie will get a first start in a heavily-rotated side to face Argentina in a World Cup warm-up on Saturday.
No picnic for Boks in Buenos Aires
Assistant coach Deon Davids has warned the Springboks to expect a tougher test from a fired-up Argentina outfit in front of their passionate home crowd on Saturday.
