Cheika: Wallabies must be smarter
The Wallabies celebrate winning in Bloemfontein in 2010

Cheika: Wallabies must be smarter

Coach Michael Cheika says the Wallabies’ poor record against the Springboks in South Africa is not just because of playing at altitude. (more…)

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Nkosi earns Springbok call-up
S’busiso Nkosi

Nkosi earns Springbok call-up

S’busiso Nkosi, Francois Louw and Louis Schreuder have been included in the Springbok squad for the two remaining matches of the Rugby Championship. (more…)

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Battling Boks are no quick fix
Ruan Combrinck against Wales last year

Battling Boks are no quick fix

Changes to the backline are non-negotiable but the Springboks have no clear long-term solutions at scrumhalf and are thin in several other positions, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Etzebeth: Leave our families out of it
A dejected Eben Etzebeth

Etzebeth: Leave our families out of it

Eben Etzebeth has slammed Springbok supporters for targeting the players’ wives and girlfriends after their 57-0 loss against the All Blacks. (more…)

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Springboks to call up Louw
Bok flank Francois Louw

Springboks to call up Louw

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to recall veteran flanker Francois Louw ahead of the home Tests against Australia and New Zealand. (more…)

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Big guns start well at SA Inter-Provincial
New Southern Cape captain Martin Vorster won 8 & 6

Big guns start well at SA Inter-Provincial

It took a bit more effort than they bargained for, but defending champions Southern Cape, Western Province and host union Central Gauteng hit the front in the first round of the 57th South African Inter-Provincial on Monday.

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