Elgar backs 'under pressure' Proteas middle-order to fire: 'Consistency is key in Tests'
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar says South Africa will continue to back their batting order in the second Test against England starting at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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'Big step-up' needed from Springboks against hurting Wallabies
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is demanding a "big step-up" from his side and is expecting an "epic encounter" against Australia on Saturday as both teams strive to bounce back after crushing defeats in the Rugby Championship.
All Blacks starting XV unchanged for Pumas, Barrett missing from bench due to neck injury
New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting team for their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina, with head coach Ian Foster demanding further improvement following the rousing win against the Springboks that saved his job.
Hodge to start at fullback as Wallabies make 6 changes for Springboks
Reece Hodge was recalled to start at fullback to deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa on Saturday as Australia coach Dave Rennie rang the changes.
Barrett ruled out as Foster keeps faith in winning All Blacks
:Coach Ian Foster has made only one forced change to the All Blacks for their Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Christchurch on Saturday, with uncapped flyhalf Stephen Perofeta replacing the injured Beauden Barrett in the reserves.
Barrett ruled out as Foster keeps faith in winning All Blacks team
Coach Ian Foster has made only one forced change to the All Blacks for their Rugby Championship test against Argentina in Christchurch on Saturday, with uncapped flyhalf Stephen Perofeta replacing the injured Beauden Barrett in the reserves.
ALLAN DONALD hails South Africa's awesome foursome after Lord's win
Calling the South Africa pace quartet who demolished England at Lord’s the best in history is a big call. But one former Proteas great believes it is not so outlandish — and could well prove to be spot-on.
NASSET HUSSAIN: Stokes must show his brilliance again as a player
At the beginning of the summer, England needed a change of culture and needed Ben Stokes the captain.