Boks wary of Aussie backlash

Lood de Jager says the Springboks are expecting an improved lineout performance by the Wallabies in the must-win clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

Coetzee to change midfield?

Allister Coetzee could take another gamble by selecting the untried centre combination of Juan de Jongh and Jesse Kriel, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Boks can’t afford errors’

Beast Mtawarira says the Springboks have to cut out their individual errors against the Wallabies in Brisbane this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wallabies still believe in game plan

Bernard Foley says the Wallabies will stick to their structures against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.

Pocock backs Hooper

David Pocock has thrown his support behind Michael Hooper ahead of the Wallabies' match against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wallabies rally rookies

Henry Speight and Rory Arnold are among six new players called up to the Wallabies squad for the upcoming Tests against the Boks and Argentina in September.

‘Referees don’t favour All Blacks’

New Zealand have won 70 of their last 75 Tests, but the perception that they get preferential treatment by referees is inaccurate, according to a Kiwi rugby writer.

Douglas defends Franks

Kane Douglas says Owen Franks did not eye-gouge him in Wellington last Saturday.

Mvovo, Hougaard in Bok squad

Lwazi Mvovo and Francois Hougaard have been included in the 28-man Springbok squad for the two away Rugby Championship Tests against Australia and New Zealand.

Lavanini’s season over

Argentina lock Tomás Lavanini has been ruled out for six months as the result of a serious knee injury.