Erasmus keeps faith in trusted warriors for NZ

Erasmus keeps faith in trusted warriors for NZ

Rassie Erasmus has backed continuity for the Springboks’ pivotal two-Test tour of New Zealand, naming a 36-man group that will look to keep South Africa’s Rugby Championship defence alive in back-to-back showdowns against the All Blacks. The Bok coach retained almost...

All Black No 9 crisis deepens as Boks loom

New Zealand’s halfback crisis has deepened, with Cortez Ratima the latest No 9 in doubt for the Springboks’ looming visits to Auckland and Wellington. The Chiefs scrumhalf, who started the opening two Tests of the Rugby Championship, limped off in the 18th minute...

Los Pumas lose playmaker to injury

Argentina’s Rugby Championship hopes have taken a major hit with flyhalf Tomas Albornoz ruled out of next month’s double-header against Australia. The 27-year-old dislocated a finger in Argentina’s historic 29-23 victory over the All Blacks in Buenos Aires, the Pumas’...