Overseas stars can provide World Cup oomph
The addition of overseas-based players should ensure that the Boks arrive for the World Cup in Japan fresh and with a game-changing bench, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Nations Championship fate set to be decided
World Rugby has set a deadline of this Friday for their Nations Championship proposal to be approved or rejected by the leading rugby nations.
Pumas surprise with squad
Coach Mario Ledesma has included five European-based players in Argentina’s 46-man squad for the Rugby Championship.
Coetzee deserves Bok shot
Marcell Coetzee deserves the opportunity to play himself into the Springboks’ World Cup squad by featuring in the shortened Rugby Championship, writes DYLAN JACK.
Rugby Championship schedule confirmed
Sanzaar has confirmed the abbreviated six-match schedule for this year’s Rugby Championship, which will see the Springboks play just one match at home.
Super Rugby final set for neutral venue?
Broadcasters have presented Sanzaar with a wishlist that includes a neutral Vodacom Super Rugby final venue, marquee signings and a tour-based Rugby Championship.
Japan, Fiji may join Rugby Championship
The introduction of a World Rugby Nations Championship in 2022 could see two divisions in Europe and two in the southern hemisphere.
Boks’ home 2019 Tests in Gauteng
The Springboks will play their only confirmed two home Tests for next year in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Boks set for return to Wellington
The Springboks will again face the All Blacks in Wellington next year as part of a reduced Rugby Championship schedule.
Analysis: Boks’ territorial tactics
CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ astute kicking strategy that left the All Blacks frustrated and frazzled in the first half at Loftus last Saturday.
