SOUTH-AFRICA
Springboks name seven debutants in matchday squad for clash against Portugal
Rassie Erasmus has stayed true to his word by fielding a completely new-look Springbok squad for Saturday's clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Junior Boks fall to Argentina again in U20 Championship play-off
The Junior Boks will play out for the seventh place in the World Rugby U20 Championship after going down 34-24 to Argentina in their fifth-place semi-final in Cape Town on Sunday.
Ireland rookie Ciaran Frawley can't explain drop-goal heroics: 'It's mental'
Ireland rookie Ciaran Frawley revelled in his match-winning contribution after landing a last-gasp drop goal to stun world champions South Africa in Durban.
Erasmus reflects on Springboks' loss: 'We can't make excuses for our first half'
The Springboks could do nothing but take their heartbreaking 25-24 loss to Ireland on the chin, as coach Rassie Erasmus admitted they simply weren't good enough in the first half.
Siya Kolisi: Boks playing for South Africa in high-stakes Ireland series decider
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the team is playing for all South Africans when they take on Ireland in Saturday's massive series decider in Durban.
Ireland boss Andy Farrell praises Springboks' depth and quality as 'best ever'
Andy Farrell expects world champions South Africa to be "twice as good" during the second Test in Durban but believes Ireland can still salvage a series draw.
