André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports. (more…)
CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)
Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch. (more…)
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus plans to field Marco van Staden, Siya Kolisi and Francois Louw in the same back row at some point in the Rugby Championship. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus says veteran hooker Schalk Brits is still very much part of the Springboks’ long-term plans, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
Eben Etzebeth has been included in the Springboks’ 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship, along with three uncapped players. (more…)
The Lions’ heavy defeat to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final indirectly added further perspective to the Sharks’ historic 2014 win in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-man squad for the Rugby Championship that will be captained by Kieran Read. (more…)