Salta success will boost Bok belief
South Africa’s poor Test and Super Rugby record in Argentina highlights the challenge facing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.
South Africa’s poor Test and Super Rugby record in Argentina highlights the challenge facing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Steve Hansen says he will not punish Beauden Barrett over the All Blacks flyhalf’s gamesmanship in their draw with the Springboks last weekend.
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.
The Springboks resumed their preparations in Auckland on Wednesday morning for their crunch match against Argentina next weekend.
The slick move and excellent interplay between the Wallabies’ backs in the lead-up to Reece Hodge’s try against Argentina takes the Play of the Week award for round two.
Herschel Jantjies once again achieved hero status by scoring a 79th-minute try which allowed the Springboks to draw with the All Blacks in Wellington.
Tighthead prop Karl Tu’inukuafe is the biggest casualty as All Blacks coach Steve Hansen cut his squad from 39 to 34 for their Tests against the Wallabies.
Following several standout performances in the first two matches in the Rugby Championship, JOHN GOLIATH picks five Springboks who are World Cup bound.
Listen to what Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Duane Vermeulen had to say following their 16-16 draw with the All Blacks in Wellington.
Andre Esterhuizen and Marvin Orie are set to join the Springbok squad in Auckland, where they are preparing for their final Rugby Championship match against Argentina.