Bruised Boks set points target for England test

South Africa have set themselves a target of keeping England to under 15 points in the second game of their northern hemisphere tour at Twickenham on Saturday.

Springboks name five new faces for tour

None of the Springboks’ overseas-based players will be available for the final match of the tour, against Wales in Cardiff on Nov. 29, as it falls outside the international test window

Springbok scrum coach calls on referees to increase vigilance

By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Pieter de Villiers, South Africa’s scrum coach, has called on referees to keep a closer eye on the scrum in the closing games of the Rugby Championship. De Villiers admits the Springboks were dominated by Argentina in the set-piece in their first two matches, but said … Read more

Wallabies claim one hand on Mandela trophy

Sydney, Australia | AFP | Australia coach Ewen McKenzie said Friday the Wallabies have one hand on the Mandela Challenge Plate but face a tough assignment against South Africa in Cape Town later this month. The Springboks as holders of the trophy need only to win at Newlands on September 27 to retain the silverware … Read more

Springboks turn to Burger for more bite

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Former World Rugby Player of the Year Schalk Burgerwas recalled to South Africa’s squad for the Rugby Championship tests against Australia and New Zealand in place of injured Francois Louw, the South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday. Burger has been playing in Japan, where he has a club match on … Read more

Matfield relishes chance to prove All Blacks are beatable

WELLINGTON (Reuters) – A Springboks victory over New Zealand in the fourth round of the Rugby Championship would go a long way towards changing the mindset of both teams with next year’s World Cup fast approaching, according toSouth Africa lock Victor Matfield. The All Blacks top the southern hemisphere competition table and are unbeaten in … Read more