The three weeks of the Rugby Championship will set the tone for the two months of World Cup rugby that’s pending in September
Who knows what’s up with Super Rugby, and there’s the big question about Mbalula and the World Cup.
The Boks coach has instituted a subtle overhaul of the team, which should pay off in the World Cup.
It’s easy for the Springboks to be dismissed ahead of the World Cup, but what about a surge of support, suggests <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
More questions than answers about ‘injured’ Springboks, inexperienced players and the World Cup squad.
2010 was a year in which the Boks came crashing down to earth after the highs of 2009.
World champions South Africa spoiled a sizzling debut from teenage winger George North to beat Wales 29-25 in a pulsating Test on Saturday.
Stephen Jones and Mike Phillips are under pressure to spark Wales’ back division as Warren Gatland’s side look for only its second victory over SA.
SA coach Peter de Villiers insisted his side could mount a successful defence of the World Cup with a game-plan based on their traditional strengths.
Deon Stegmann will make his Test debut for the Springboks against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, the SA Rugby Union (Saru) has announced.
