The Springboks can take a significant step to winning their first Tri-Nations title in five years if they can prolong the Wallabies’ misery.
The Tri-Nations title may be within reach, but SA coach Peter de Villiers says the Springboks aren’t looking beyond Saturday’s Test.
Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes his team’s line-out can hold up against all-conquering South Africa, despite a mounting injury crisis ahead of t
Apart from the injury doubt over Danie Rossouw, the Springboks are all fit and raring to go for the crunch Tri-Nations match against Australia.
The Wallabies were their own worst enemies and played ”brain dead” in their Tri-Nations’ loss to the All Blacks, the Australian media said on Monday.
New Zealand coach Graham Henry said the All Blacks’ ability to retain their composure under pressure was the key difference in their thrilling win.
The Wallabies and the All Blacks walk the plank in Saturday’s Test with the loser virtually surrendering any hope of winning this year’s Tri-Nations.
Australia handed Rocky Elsom a daunting comeback assignment, calling up the flanker for the crunch Tri-Nations clash against the All Blacks.
Flyhalf Dan Carter will return to play for the All Blacks against the Wallabies on Saturday, after a nine month injury layoff.
The Wallabies have addressed their lineout and disciplinary problems for their crucial Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks this weekend.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has lauded Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers for the performance of his team in recent months.
The Wallabies’ ill-discipline and lack of mental toughness in their 29-17 loss to SA raises major doubts over their ability to compete away from home.
Dan Carter has been recalled to the All Blacks squad for the remainder of the Tri-Nations tournament after recovering from an Achilles injury.
The boot of flyhalf Morne Steyn once again carried South Africa to victory as they beat Australia 29-17 in their Tri-Nations test at Newlands.
The Springboks are on the cusp of greatness, but they will need to demonstrate strength of character in their away games.
Australia has elected to bring another backline player onto the bench for Saturday’s Tri-Nations match against South Africa at Newlands Stadium.
SA has named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against Australia in Cape Town.
Star Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau says he will shoulder the responsibility of returning the Tri-Nations trophy to Australia.
Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn dominated a kicking contest as South Africa earned a 31-19 victory over New Zealand in the Tri-Nations Test on Saturday.
Generations who lived and died on the results of Bok-All Black Tests have been replaced by people who have better things to do on a Saturday.
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has changed his scrumhalf again with Jimmy Cowan recalled for a Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Durban.
South Africa have made one enforced change for the second Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand, with flyhalf Morne Steyn replacing Ruan Pienaar.
Ruan Pienaar and Jean de Villiers should be back for SA’s Tri-Nations match against New Zealand on Saturday after injury scares.
The All Blacks’ flurry of mistakes and lack of composure cost them heavily in their 28-19 loss to the Springboks on Saturday, the media said.
Jaque Fourie scored a late try as world champions South Africa opened their Tri-Nations campaign with a 28-19 victory over holders New Zealand.
South African minister Trevor Manuel on Friday presented the Springboks with their Test jerseys for their Tri-Nations clash with the All Blacks.
The next three weeks will be critical for the Springbok class of 2009 as they take on their archrivals on home turf.
New Zealand have dropped two of the team that defeated Australia for a Tri-Nations fixture against South Africa on Saturday in Bloemfontein.
SA have made two enforced changes to the team that clinched a series against the British and Irish Lions for a Tri-Nations clash with NZ on Saturday.
The Springboks have been warned not to read too much into the All Blacks’ standard of play during their Tri-Nations opener against Australia.
New Zealand flyhalf Stephen Donald repaid the faith of the selectors by kicking 17 points to guide the All Blacks to a 22-16 victory over Australia.
The Wallabies are braced for a fast and ferocious war of attrition when they confront the All Blacks in Saturday’s opening Tri-Nations clash.