RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP
All Blacks eyeing improvement for 'hell of a contest' against Boks
All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan admits that despite their impressive win in Argentina, they will need to improve if they are to beat the Springboks.
Eben Etzebeth to captain Boks against All Blacks, Willemse at flyhalf
Eben Etzebeth will make his return from a shoulder injury when he captains the Springboks against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Duane Vermeulen confronts count down to last days in Springbok jersey
Springbok stand-in captain Duane Vermeulen has confronted the reality that his time in green and gold is nearing an end, just like that of most of his 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning teammates.
Springboks look ahead to titanic All Blacks battle
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said he expected a physical grind against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland in the second Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Springboks cut down Wallabies at Loftus to start their season in style
The Springboks started their 2023 campaign in ominous fashion as they recorded an utterly dominant 43-12 victory over a wobbly Wallabies outfit in front of 50 000 fans in Pretoria.
Eddie Jones reckons Boks v Wallabies will be 'better than the Ashes'
Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones predicts that their clash with the world champion Springboks at Loftus Versveld will be better than the Ashes.
