The Boks are the undisputed number-one team in the world, but maintaining that will be a tough challenge during the Rugby Championship
The 31-year-old Lock’s father died on Tuesday
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says new Australia head coach Eddie Jones “is like a box of chocolates — you never know what you are going to get” before Saturday’s…
The three weeks of the Rugby Championship will set the tone for the two months of World Cup rugby that’s pending in September
The days of New Zealand and South Africa dishing up dour, forward-based slug-fests are over, according to the rival coaches
Vested interests must be put aside, and a new cross-border, global approach needs to be adopted.
After a gruelling 50 minute first half, the All blacks beat South Africa 25-24.
By keeping the ball and focusing our kicking game, we may at least avoid another drubbing
The justifiably self-assured All Blacks need their skills to be put to the test but much depends on the young South African players coming up
Some claim that their five-win run has less to do with their capabilities than with their opponents’ shortcomings
Whiteley’s presence in the squad will put pressure on the underperforming captain.
Teams from Japan and Argentina have been approved to join the Super Rugby tournament as of 2016, as well as South African team, the Southern Kings.
Australia’s loss against Argentina has earned them a media lashing, while New Zealand and South Africa prove they’re the ones to beat next World Cup.
Former Springbok coach and director of rugby at the Sharks Jake White has left the provincial team to pursue international opportunities.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has dropped flyhalf Morné Steyn, opting for newcomer Handré Pollard for the All Blacks Rugby Championship clash.
The team has made six changes to its lineup ahead of the Australia game, where Bryan Habana is set to wear the Springbok jersey for the 100th time.
Jean de Villiers has recovered from a knee injury is back in the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship.
