SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to host Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.
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Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.
Handre Pollard admitted that while the Springboks were bitterly disappointed following their 30-17 defeat against Australia on Saturday, they can’t “feel sorry” for themselves for too long. (more…)
Lionel Messi broke Pele’s record for most international goals by a South American footballer with a hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier win over Bolivia on Thursday night.
Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings involving both the Brazilian and Argentinian football associations following the suspension of this past Sunday’s World Cup qualifier.
The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was called off amid extraordinary scenes as officials stormed on to the pitch over an alleged coronavirus breach by the visitors’ England-based players.
Aston Villa have allowed Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia to meet up with the Argentina squad in defiance of a collective Premier League decision not to release players to red-list countries.
Australia’s Queensland state will host the remainder of the Rugby Championship, officials said on Tuesday after frantic talks to secure a venue for the pandemic-hit tournament. (more…)
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has thrown down the gauntlet to New Zealand, stating that the Boks are the best in the business and the men in black need to show the strength of character to play the 100th Test in South Africa. (more…)