Boks hold on to fourth spot despite losing
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springboks remained fourth in the World Rugby rankings, despite slumping to a 16-point defeat against England on Twickenham on Saturday.
A Quinton de Kock ton lifted the Proteas to 326, before Kyle Abbott struck in the first over to leave Australia on 54-1 in their second innings on day three of the second Test in Hobart on Monday.
Heavy rain in Hobart forced play to be abandoned on day two of the second Test between Australia and the Proteas without a ball being bowled.
England maintained their physicality and composure to beat the Springboks 37-21 on Saturday and end a 10-year winless streak, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.
A physically superior England will send a punch-drunk Springbok side to the canvas at Twickenham on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.
Aussie paceman Josh Hazlewood admits that he is searching for an answer to the Proteas’ reverse-swing bowling.
Former Bok Hennie le Roux believes there is a ‘significant lack of respect towards the South African management team’ in the current Springbok camp.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj will stick to the same game plan if selected to play in the second Test against Australia starting in Hobart on Saturday.
What the English newspapers are saying ahead of the Test between England and South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Veteran winger Bryan Habana is set to face England at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.