Mostert: Boks have been here before
Franco Mostert says the Springboks know what they have to do to fight back from their defeat by the Wallabies when the sides meet for the second time in Brisbane on Saturday.
Franco Mostert says the Springboks know what they have to do to fight back from their defeat by the Wallabies when the sides meet for the second time in Brisbane on Saturday.
The Springboks have received a further blow to their lock stocks as it was confirmed that Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after being forced to withdraw from the squad due to personal reasons.
Following the loss to Australia, the Springboks face a difficult challenge to defend the Rugby Championship title they won in 2019. SARugbymag.co.za looks at how they can emulate the 2009 team and win the southern-hemisphere tournament after a successful series against the British & Irish Lions.
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says there is full faith in Handre Pollard to rediscover his best goal-kicking form as this Saturday’s rematch against the Wallabies approaches.
The Springboks need to build long-term depth if they are to mount a successful defence of their World Cup title in 2023 writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.
It’s true that Handre Pollard is South Africa’s best Test flyhalf and touted by some as the best in the business, but this doesn’t negate the fact that his goal-kicking form is a serious problem for the world champions, writes ZELIM NEL.
After the Boks’ disappointing defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies five points to ponder, including whether there should be a return to a five-three bench split.
Robbi Kempson takes a close look at the scrums in the Springboks’ loss to the Wallabies on SuperSport‘s ‘The Final Whistle’, with a few debatable moments.
Cheetahs loose forward Junior Pokomela will be joining the Stormers as one of three new loan signings for the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.