SOUTH-AFRICA

Scott Robertson

All Blacks coach praises 'smart' Rassie Erasmus for making 10 changes in Perth

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.

Joe Schmidt

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt reflects on no-contest scrums against Boks

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits he's never seen a scene like Optus Stadium on Saturday as his side suffered an unbelievably unlucky run of injuries in the front row.

Cheslin Kolbe

Cheslin Kolbe keeping buoyant Boks grounded

The Springboks were delighted with their impressive start to the Rugby Championship after bagging two bonus-point wins in Australia, but Cheslin Kolbe stressed the importance of "keeping their feet on the ground".

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Boks Lukhanyo Am and Marco van Staden relishing starts Down Under

Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Marco van Staden shot down suggestions that the ten changes to the Springbok team to face the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday was disruptive to their momentum after their 33-7 victory in Brisbane last week.

Lood de Jager

Lood de Jager opens up on severe shoulder injury set to sideline him until 2025

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has revealed the serious nature of his shoulder injury which has ruled him out of the mid-year internationals and the Rugby Championship.

Australia

Wallabies lose three more players ahead of second Springbok Test

The Wallabies are counting the cost of a physical Test against the Springboks after picking up a series of injuries in the 33-7 defeat.