Eight Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Kings Park.
Jean: De Jongh is a 13
The Boks boast a backline that looks far better balanced for this Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Bok brutes in spotlight
The Springbok forwards need to take the fight to the All Blacks in the first stanza for the hosts to have any chance of scoring an upset on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
‘Ref must rein in ABs’
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has called for referee Jérôme Garcès to monitor the All Blacks for offside play ahead of a game-shaping gainline battle on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Smith scandal won’t disrupt ABs
Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes ‘nothing will change’ in the New Zealand camp despite the disruption of Aaron Smith’s misdemeanour, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Faf, Damian to battle Blacks
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and inside centre Damian de Allende will start against the All Blacks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Aussies to edge Pumas
The Wallabies need to display improved execution on attack if they are to overcome Argentina in London on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Aaron Smith speaks out
All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has issued an apology to his partner, family, teammates and fans for his 'huge mistake' at Christchurch Airport.
Los Pumas lose Isa
Leonardo Senatore has replaced the injured Facundo Isa in Argentina's starting lineup for Saturday's Test against the Wallabies at Twickenham.
Perenara to front Boks
TJ Perenara will start for the All Blacks in place of disgraced scrumhalf Aaron Smith against the Boks in Durban on Saturday.
