Boks face fight for respect
Another limp showing in Christchurch this Saturday could see the Springboks suffering their heaviest Test defeat since 2011, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Alberts in, Lood out
Lood de Jager has been ruled out of action for two weeks and will be replaced in the Bok squad by utility forward Willem Alberts.
Smith, Robertson join Wallabies
Props Toby Smith and Tom Robertson have been called into the Wallabies squad following an injury to Allan Alaalatoa.
Beast cops off-field yellow
Prop Beast Mtawarira has been issued with an off-field yellow card and an official warning for foul play.
All Blacks close in on title
New Zealand will be favourites to beat South Africa in Christchurch on Saturday and clinch the Rugby Championship title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Cane out, Moody carded
Flank Sam Cane will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Wallabies bully woeful Boks
The Wallabies rebounded from an 11-point deficit to beat the Springboks 23-17 in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
All Blacks surge past Pumas
Beauden Barrett contributed 17 points, while Ben Smith and Ryan Crotty scored a brace of tries, as the All Blacks clinched a 57-22 win over Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Savea smashed Pumas
Julian Savea made a massive impact with ball in hand against Argentina in Hamilton, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.
Boks at the crossroads
Adriaan Strauss says the Springboks need to ‘win back that belief in ourselves’ as they get set to take on the Wallabies in Brisbane this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
