Bongi's back! Mbonambi joins Boks in Argentina
The Springboks received a welcome boost on Monday as hooker Bongi Mbonambi joined up with the squad in Buenos Aires.
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Poor pitch sees Argentina forced to switch test venue
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina have been forced to switch the venue for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against South Africa from Velez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires because of the poor condition of the pitch, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said on Monday.
Hooker Marx wants Boks to match Argentina’s passion
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx says the Springboks will have to match Argentina’s intensity in their must-win Rugby Championship fixture in Buenos Aires on Saturday.
Marcos Rojo: Ex-Man Utd ace sent off for crazy tackle during Boca Juniors v River Plate
Marcos Rojo was shown a straight red card during the final seconds of Sunday’s Superclasico between fierce Buenos Aires rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.
No title but Ruud takes self-belief from US Open
NEW YORK : Casper Ruud fell short in his bid to lift the U.S. Open trophy on Sunday after losing 6-4 2-6 7-6(1) 6-3 to Carlos Alcaraz but the Norwegian said the tournament had helped cement his belief he will win a Grand Slam one day - as long as he avoids a Spaniard in the final.
South Africa's Jantjies to return home from Argentina
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will return to South Africa for personal reasons ahead of the Rugby Championship test against Argentina on Saturday, South African Rugby said on Sunday.
Chuffed Mapimpi 'bounces back' to help with Bok weakness: 'It's important for me to score'
His yellow card for sparking a mass brawl means he wasn't going to dwell too much about it, but Makazole Mapimpi still allowed himself a very brief pat on the back for "bouncing back" against the Wallabies last weekend.
Mapimpi hopes Boks can sharpen up ahead of Argentina test
Wing Makazole Mapimpi says South Africa must be more precise in the opponents' 22 as they hope an early arrival in Buenos Aires will help with preparations for the crucial Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Sept. 17.