Eddie: Rassie has the perfect system

Eddie: Rassie has the perfect system

Eddie Jones says Rassie Erasmus has reshaped South African rugby from the ground up to give the Springboks a structural advantage over every rival. The four-time world champions host England, veteran coach Jones’ former team, in Saturday’s blockbuster Nations...

Manie has nothing to prove

Manie Libbok deserves to be judged on everything he brings to the Springboks, not the handful of missed kicks that continue to define him for some critics, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Libbok’s selection ahead of Handré Pollard for...

Wallabies banking on World Cup wave

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson believes Australia’s sporting spirit can help inspire his side to a long-awaited victory over Ireland in Saturday’s sold-out Nations Championship match in Sydney. Australia take on Andy Farrell’s men looking to end a five-Test losing...

Savea inspired by Christchurch’s rebirth

Captain Ardie Savea says it will be a special occasion for the All Blacks to play in Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium. New Zealand kick off their Nations Championship campaign against France on Saturday in the first All Blacks Test at the 30,000-seat venue, which...