Matera to lead Pumas
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made five changes to his side ahead of their clash with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made five changes to his side ahead of their clash with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Michael Cheika has made a host of backline changes ahead of the Wallabies’ clash with Argentina in Brisbane on Saturday.
Sonny Bill Williams has been named to start at inside centre when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus may have named a much-changed side from the one that easily beat the Wallabies last week, but it bears a striking resemblance to the team that defeated the All Blacks in Wellington in 2018.
While Kwagga Smith is a good player on the ground and has a lot of speed to get to the breakdowns, it’s his link play and ability to read the game that may have given him the nod to play against the All Blacks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been training with Western Province over the past two days and could make a comeback against the Lions on Saturday.
Flyhalf Handré Pollard has warned opposition teams about conceding penalties as his Springbok teammate Frans Steyn can still kick at goal from ’60m out’.
Rassie Erasmus is looking forward to see what Kwagga Smith can do with proper preparation ahead of the Springboks’ clash with the All Blacks on Saturday.
Herschel Jantjies’ two-try Test debut for the Springboks in their Rugby Championship victory over the Wallabies earns him Player of the Week.