Jon Cardinelli

McKenzie denies affair rumours

Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has refuted claims that he had an intimate relationship with team official Di Patston.

Cruden back in All Blacks mix

All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden has been recalled to the national squad ahead of the Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Smith’s remarkable return

Juan Smith capped off an incredible comeback when he started for the Springboks in Salta, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Meyer deserves applause

Heyneke Meyer has transformed the Springboks into a team that can beat the All Blacks and win the 2015 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Meyer lauds ice-cool Lambie

Heyneke Meyer says the composure of the Boks, and of Pat Lambie in particular, helped clinch the win against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks showed mental steel

The Springboks’ composure in the final quarter was what earned them a ground-breaking victory over the All Blacks, writes JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.

McCaw still setting the standard

Steve Hansen says that All Blacks captain Richie McCaw remains one of the most influential players in Test rugby, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.