Opening batsman Stephen Cook says the Proteas need to finish the job and clinch a series whitewash against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Wanderers.
The Proteas stand on the brink of taking the series against Sri Lanka, who battled to 130-4 chasing the impossible target of 507 on day three of the second Test at Newlands, writes MARK SALTER.
With 2016 finally behind our backs, JON CARDINELLI reflects on a year that witnessed far more lows than highs for South African rugby.
FIRST LOSS TO IRELAND AT HOME
The Springboks went into the series against a weakened Ireland side as overwhelming favourites. In the first match, however, they failed to capitalise when Ireland flanker CJ Stander was sent off, or when Ireland were reduced to 13 men later in the contest. Ireland hung on to secure a 26-20 win, their first on South African soil. The Boks had begun the new season under coach Allister Coetzee in the worst possible fashion. Unfortunately, the worst was yet to come. (more…)
Dean Elgar welcomed a career-best score and and Quinton de Kock a complementary milestone, as South Africa climbed to a formidable 297 for six on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town on Monday.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his team are operating at only 80% of capacity, and that they could have lost the first Test against Sri Lanka.
South Africa celebrated a crushing victory in the inaugural Golf Test Series against India at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Sunday. The South African team vowed to win the…
Man of the Series against Australia, Vernon Philander has praised the Proteas bowling unit, emphasising its youthfulness, togetherness and work ethic.
South Africa will finish the 2016 season in sixth position in the World Rugby rankings after suffering eight defeats in 12 Tests this year.
An early collapse by the Proteas left Australia with an undemanding target of 127 to wrap up the day-night Test in Adelaide by seven wickets on Sunday, writes TOM SIZELAND.
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Bok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant that he wants to remain in the job, but has conceded that he would be willing to resign if there is no improvement next year.