RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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All Blacks suffer injury setback as Tuipulotu taken to hospital after Pumas win

Scott Robertson's All Blacks face a selection rejig for next Saturday's rematch with Argentina in Buenos Aires after it emerged one of their players was taken to hospital in Cordoba.

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Double World Cup winner Makazole Mapimpi called up to Boks

Following the injury to Kurt-Lee Arendse, veteran Springbok winner Makazole Mapimpi has been drafted into the Springboks Rugby Championship squad.

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Wallaby giant Will Skelton expecting "boklash" this Saturday

Veteran Australia lock Will Skelton is under no illusion as to the challenge that awaits them when they face a wounded Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Ox Nche seeking retribution against Wallabies in Cape Town

A visibly disappointed Springbok prop Ox Nche said the hosts have to bounce back strongly next week to get their Rugby Championship campaign back on track.

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Bok boss Rassie Erasmus gives honest reflections following shock loss

Coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Springboks were "really awful" in their unexpected defeat to the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.

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James O'Connor returns as Wallabies name team for Bok showdown at Ellis Park

The Wallabies have sprung a surprise by opting for veteran James O'Connor to start at flyhalf for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park.