RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Argentina captain Montoya admits they 'shot themselves in the foot' against All Blacks
Argentina skipper Julian Montoya has accused his team of shooting itself in the foot during last Saturday’s disappointing 41-24 loss to New Zealand in the opening round of the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expects Springboks to go back to basics
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says South Africa's unexpected loss to Australia won't alter New Zealand's preparation for their upcoming Rugby Championship clash, backing the Springboks to return to their trademark style.
Jesse Kriel takes charge as Boks hit by injuries
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed Jesse Kriel as the ideal man to lead the side following what he called an embarrassing defeat to Australia in the Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
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.
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.
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.
