All Blacks clinch comprehensive win

The All Blacks secured a 39-18 bonus-point win over Argentina in the opening match of the Rugby Championship in Christchurch on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls cruise past Kings

The Vodacom Blue Bulls secured a comfortable 33-10 win over the EP Kings in their Currie Cup warm-up game in Port Elizabeth on Friday night.

‘Boks in good shape’

Captain Victor Matfield believes the Springboks' fitness levels have improved. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Meyer ponders Bok balancing act

Heyneke Meyer says it's important to allow combinations to settle ahead of the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Big test for Nonu, Williams

The cohesion of the All Blacks’ powerful midfield combination will be key to the outcome of Friday’s Test against Argentina, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Giteau will get Wallabies backs going’

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes recalled Wallabies utility back Matt Giteau could be a talismanic figure for the Australian side. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Burger starts for Boks

Schalk Burger has replaced Warren Whiteley at eighthman for the Springboks' match against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

‘Big step up required’

Heyneke Meyer says the Boks will have to ‘hit the ground running’ after arriving in Brisbane late on Monday, Australian time.

Boks to face Pumas in Buenos Aires

The Springboks will play Argentina at the Vélez Sarsfield stadium in Buenos Aires on 15 August.

De Villiers to play 40 minutes

The plan is for Jean de Villiers to play at least 40 minutes of Western Province’s Currie Cup warm-up game against the Pumas this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.