SOUTH-AFRICA

Eben Etzebeth

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

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.

Wallabies

Wallabies pick four debutants to face Springboks in Rugby Championship opener

Tom Hooper will make his debut at flank for the Wallabies against the Boks on Saturday, while head coach Eddie Jones has picked another three debutants on the bench.

Willie le Roux

Willie le Roux confirms homecoming with Bulls contract

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is back in South Africa after penning a new contract with the Blue Bulls.

Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi hits the gym as he steps up recovery from knee injury

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has issued another positive update as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Allan Alaalatoa

Wallabies bracing for 'big challenge' regardless of who Boks pick

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa knows it won't be easy against the Springboks on Saturday, regardless of who they select to start their Rugby Championship opener at Loftus Versfeld.

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