Test predictions: Back Boks to thump Wales
On the first weekend of big Test match action, the Springboks are favourites when they take on Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
On the first weekend of big Test match action, the Springboks are favourites when they take on Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Mark Keohane expects the Springboks to revel in the atmosphere of playing in front of a packed house for the first time since the 2019 Rugby World Cup when the world champions take on Wales at Loftus on Saturday.
Courtney Lawes will captain a strong England lineup featuring the return of an experienced No 8 and scrumhalf for the first of three Tests against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Veteran lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker David Porecki were handed Australia debuts on Thursday in a powerful pack to face England in the first Test, while playmaker Quade Cooper got the nod over James O’Connor.
Eddie Jones has named a 36-man squad for England’s upcoming three-Test series against the Wallabies, which includes a return for experienced forward Billy Vunipola.
Dave Rennie says the three-Test clash against England would be the biggest challenge of his tenure as he named an expanded Wallabies squad missing two key veterans but with uncapped former rugby league star Suliasi Vunivalu.
The race for the Sevens Series title will go to down to the final tournament in Los Angeles after the Blitzboks let a 17-point lead slip in the London Sevens cup quarter-final against Australia on Sunday.
World Rugby have officially confirmed that Australia and the USA will host the two men’s World Cup tournaments in 2027 and 2031 respectively.
Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Owen Farrell’s tackle technique could put England in deep trouble during their upcoming Test series against Australia.
An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want the Springboks to turn down the lure of the Six Nations and remain loyal to the Rugby Championship.