‘Jannie made a statement’
Pieter de Villiers says Bok prop Jannie du Plessis proved his critics wrong with a powerful all-round performance in Brisbane, reports JON CARDINELLI, in Johannesburg.
Boks on back foot
The Springboks’ Rugby Championship title hopes hang by a thread due to a couple of unfavourable results and a demanding travel schedule. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Boks at breakdown
Schalk Burger, Marcell Coetzee and Bismarck du Plessis all made crucial turnovers in Brisbane.
Jean pleased with progress
Jean de Villiers is happy with his physical preparation ahead of the World Cup, despite a tight calf.
Wallabies lose Giteau
Matt Giteau has been ruled out of Australia's Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Mendoza this weekend with a sternum injury.
Tevita Kuridrani’s match-winning try
The centre's 82nd-minute score gave the Wallabies a 24-20 win against the Springboks.
Injury concerns for Boks
Victor Matfield and Marcell Coetzee are not expected to feature in the Boks’ next Test against the All Blacks on July 25.
Burger: Boks needed more ball
Schalk Burger admitted the Springboks failed to keep ball in hand enough during their clash against the Wallabies.
Wallabies snatch late win
Tevita Kuridrani's 82nd-minute try gave the Wallabies a 24-20 win against the Springboks in Brisbane. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Carter, SBW won’t face Boks
Dan Carter and Sonny Bill Williams have been left out of the 31-man All Blacks squad for the match against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 25 July.
