Springboks safe at No 1

The Springboks can’t relinquish their world No 1 ranking against the Wallabies in Perth, but they can’t gain anything either. Three consecutive wins against the All Blacks have given the Boks their highest-ever rankings tally of 95.09 points and a 3.94-point cushion...

Clarke: Boks exposed aerial weakness

Caleb Clarke admits the All Blacks have struggled to adapt to the new aerial laws and that the Springboks exposed that. World Rugby outlawed escorts in late 2024, meaning teams can no longer impede or obstruct chasing players competing for a high ball. The Boks...

Bok Test another big step up for Tizzano

Loose forward Carlo Tizzano is eager to challenge himself against “the best team in the world” when the Wallabies and Springboks clash in Perth on Sunday. Tizzano made his Test debut against South Africa in Brisbane in August 2024 after injuries to Liam Wright and...

Tappe: Strong scrum can be nullified

URC head of match officials Tappe Henning has questioned World Rugby’s decision to remove the scrum option from a free kick. The 2024 law change means a team awarded a free kick can no longer opt for a scrum, prompting concerns that a side under pressure at the...

Tindall: Boks got the game unlocked

Mike Tindall reckons the Springboks have “cracked the code” by being attritional and expansive, yet the ex-England star wonders if South Africa could adapt to a scrum law change. Tindall was speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Rugby XTRA podcast, reflecting on a...