Mallett: Bok old guard led the way

Mallett: Bok old guard led the way

Nick Mallett believes the Springboks’ experienced players proved decisive in Saturday’s 42-28 Nations Championship victory over Scotland at Loftus. While the world champions were pushed hard by a confident Scottish side, Mallett said the class of senior players such...
Quan: Handré made me feel comfortable

Quan: Handré made me feel comfortable

Springbok utility back Quan Horn has revealed he was pre-warned that he might be needed at flyhalf against Scotland, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. He was nevertheless caught in what he called “the cauldron” of taking over the No 10 jersey mid-match. “We chatted during...

Pollock forces Borthwick dilemma

Henry Pollock has piled the pressure on Steve Borthwick after scoring a hat-trick off the bench in England’s 73-8 demolition of Fiji. But the head coach is still refusing to confirm whether the rising star will start Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against...

Goldie: All Blacks trialling Bok plan

Former All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson believes Dave Rennie is already fine-tuning a tactical weapon designed specifically to take on the Springboks. New Zealand will tour South Africa after the Nations Championship matches in July, facing all four Vodacom URC clubs...

Rennie throws Rieko a lifeline

Rieko Ioane has been handed an unexpected All Blacks recall after injuries forced coach Dave Rennie to bolster his outside-back stocks. The All Blacks face another tough assignment this weekend – this time Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown at Eden Park. The...