No 1 ranking up for grabs

The Freedom Cup and the World Rugby No 1 ranking will be on the line when the All Blacks and Springboks clash in Wellington on Saturday. For Rassie Erasmus’ men to return to the summit, the equation is simple: beat the All Blacks. A win by 15 points or less will see...

Siya: Boks ready for breakdown battle

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says they have learned from the All Blacks’ breakdown strategy at Eden Park going into Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch in Wellington. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The All Blacks – with a bit of help from referee Karl Dickson – were able...

Boks bank on Hooker’s ‘physical presence’

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is excited by the selection of Ethan Hooker on the left wing for Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to his starting XV for the Rugby...

Wiese: I’m very hungry to express myself

Jasper Wiese aims to make amends for “something stupid that I did” when he returns for the Springboks against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. The Cake Tin clash will be the No 8’s first Test in two months, after being red-carded for an attempted headbutt...

Watch: Big Vic on Jungle Joe

Victor Matfield says Joe van Niekerk was the best young player he ever played with and bemoans how he lost his way. READ: ‘Jungle Joe’ embarks on new adventure Photo: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images   The post Watch: Big Vic on Jungle Joe appeared first on SA Rugby...