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Vilified Willie’s Bok value revealed

A key stat has shown why Willie le Roux is invaluable for the Springboks, amid calls for the veteran fullback to be dropped after the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.

Kiwi scribe: Bok World Cup stars look ‘old’

New Zealand-based rugby writer Hamish Bidwell says the world-champion Springboks, among the match-day 23 who lost to the All Blacks on Saturday, “looked past it”.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 20: Jonathan Sexton reacts after the Heineken Champions Cup Final between Leinster Rugby and Stade Rochelais at Aviva Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Sexton gets slap on the wrist

Johnny Sexton will be available to play for the Ireland at the World Cup, despite being found guilty of misconduct towards match officials in the aftermath of the Champions Cup final.

Boks upbeat for Los Pumas clash

Grant Williams said the Springboks would take positives from their Rugby Championship loss in New Zealand as they look to bounce back against Argentina at Ellis Park.

Rassie defends referee Raynal

While referee Mathieu Raynal got a thumbs-down from fans after South Africa went down in Auckland, Rassie Erasmus said the Boks were the masters of their own demise.

Kwagga Smith takes on Braydon Ennor of the All Blacks in Auckland

‘Bewildered’ Boks lacked smarts

The Springboks showed no appetite for a contest in a humiliating opening quarter of their loss to the All Blacks on Saturday, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Will Jordan of New Zealand during the Rugby Championship test match, New Zealand All Blacks versus South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium In Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 15 July 2023.

Kitshoff: Boks were ‘chasing ghosts’

Steven Kitshoff rued a terrible first 20 minutes and a “free for all” at the breakdown after the Springboks were comfortably beaten by the All Blacks in Auckland.

Boks rue ‘poor start’ at Mount Smart

Head coach Jacques Nienaber lamented the Springboks’ hesitant opening minutes of a crushing defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Shannon Frizell of the All Blacks (C) scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.

All Blacks expose Boks in Auckland assault

The All Blacks brought the Springboks crashing back to earth by claiming a decisive Rugby Championship victory on Saturday to extend their unbeaten run in Auckland.

Eben Etzebeth of South Africa takes part in the South Africa captain's run ahead of their rugby test match against New Zealand at Mt Smart in Auckland on July 14, 2023.

Stick: Eben ‘doing it for his dad’

Mzwandile Stick says Eben Etzebeth will be playing to honour his late father when the Springboks face the All Blacks at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday.