England climb, Springboks fall in rankings
The Springboks have dropped to No 6 in the World Rugby rankings after their 25-10 loss to England in Cape Town.
Bath enter race for Vermeulen
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is being pursued by English Premiership side Bath as a possible signing after he finishes his stint in Japan.
Hansen: World Rugby must show leadership
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says while rugby has changed, World Rugby hasn’t moved with the times.
Whiteley leads Lions past Bulls
The Golden Lions XV beat the Blue Bulls 47-29 in Johannesburg, while there were also wins for Western Province, the Sharks XV, Pumas, Boland and Griquas in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.
Duane’s departure will hit Springboks hard
The Springboks will miss the leadership as well as the big-match temperament of Duane Vermeulen in the more challenging Rugby Championship clashes, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Jones: Springboks deserved to win series
Eddie Jones says he has no doubt that the Springboks can be World Cup contenders in Japan next year, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.
Rassie: Jantjies can’t take all the blame
Rassie Erasmus is confident that Elton Jantjies has the character to bounce back from a ‘challenging’ outing against England on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.
Jantjies wilts in the wet
Elton Jantjies endured a night to forget in the series-ending clash against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS at Newlands.
England beat Boks to finish series on a high
England produced a superior tactical-kicking display to beat the Springboks 25-10 on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands.
Ireland claim series win Down Under
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicked five penalties as Ireland beat the Wallabies 20-16 in Sydney, reports DYLAN JACK.
