Stormers fizzle on red letter day, but Cape Town smiles on its way to becoming SA's rugby mecca
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South Africa's Kolisi fit to face New Zealand at Eden Park
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side, while there is also a return for the experienced Willie le Roux at fullback.
Springboks itching to get back to business after shock loss to Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa were deeply disappointed with last weekend's shock 38-22 Rugby Championship loss to Australia, but Saturday brings a fresh opportunity to put in a performance that goes some way towards making up for that defeat, captain Jesse Kriel said.
Australia coach Schmidt hopes for better start against fired-up Springboks
CAPE TOWN :Australia coach Joe Schmidt is banking on his side making a faster start to the second Rugby Championship test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, and not having to dig quite as deep as last weekend’s heroic win at Ellis Park.
Springboks locked in to improved set-piece against Australia
CAPE TOWN :South Africa’s video analysis of their stunning 38-22 Rugby Championship defeat to Australia would have been a hard watch, not least the set-piece where they lost five lineouts, normally such a reliable area of their game from which to launch attacks.
Springboks make 10 changes for Australia clash in Cape Town
CAPE TOWN :South Africa have made 10 changes to their starting XV for the second Rugby Championship test against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday as coach Rassie Erasmus wields the axe following a shock 38-22 loss to the tourists in Johannesburg last weekend.
Wallabies must back up shock win in second clash with Boks
CAPE TOWN :Australia’s shock triumph over world champions South Africa will mean little if they do not follow up last week’s victory with success in their second Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday, said back-up scrumhalf Tate McDermott.
Springboks suffer injury blows ahead of second test against Australia
CAPE TOWN :As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.
Wallabies expecting Cape Town backlash after Ellis Park euphoria
SYDNEY :The Wallabies are bracing for a violent backlash from the Springboks in the second Rugby Championship test in Cape Town on Saturday after their stunning upset of the Springboks at Ellis Park.