The Boks need to stick to their strengths to deliver an accurate performance in all areas of their game for the full 80 minutes as they attempt to bounce back strongly against the All Blacks, according to Ox Nche.
Flyhalf Handre Pollard says the aerial contest is an area of the game in which the Boks feel they are the “best in the world”.
Loosehead prop Ox Nche has been brought into the Springboks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s rematch against the All Blacks, but Cheslin Kolbe remains unavailable.
Cheslin Kolbe is expected to be fit in time for the Boks’ last Rugby Championship match of the season against the All Blacks on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.
Jordie Barrett put in a perfect performance from the kicking tee to see the All Blacks claim a nailbiting 19-17 victory over the Springboks in the 100th Test match between the two teams on Saturday.
Captain Siya Kolisi says there is still good reason for the Springboks to take some confidence into Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against the All Blacks.
South Africa will spend 11 days in France in October to avoid quarantine before three Tests in Britain, the organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup said on Thursday. (more…)
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind the eye-catching selection of Kwagga Smith at blindside flank in the team to face the All Blacks on Saturday. Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind.
Faf de Klerk says experienced duo Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn offer more value than just what meets the eye. (more…)