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...