Bok No 9 Williams set for 2-week break to nurse concussion symptoms, Arendse an injury doubt
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No Kolisi in 26-man Bok squad named for RWC warm-up match away to Argentina
While the signs remain good that Siya Kolisi will be fit to lead the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the inspirational flanker was not part of the 26-man squad named to play Argentina away next weekend.
Relieved coach Nienaber hails Springbok defensive effort
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa managed to grind out victory in a "proper test match", edging Argentina 22-21 in their final Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, as coach Jacques Nienaber hailed their defence and composure under pressure.
Nienaber emotional, Williams hopeful as Springboks tackle Pumas
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber will be emotional and scrumhalf Grant Williams hopeful when South Africa confront Argentina on Saturday in a Rugby Championship final-round match.
World Cup places in focus as Springboks host Argentina
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa and Argentina cling to the hope of winning this year’s Rugby Championship but in reality the most they will likely get out of Saturday’s fixture at Ellis Park is another opportunity to fine-tune for the World Cup in France.
Springboks braced for Argentina forward battle at Ellis Park
JOHANNESBURG : Argentina’s improved set-piece and use of the driving maul as a weapon will be dangers for South Africa in their Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, according to Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane.
Williams champing at the bit ahead of first Bok start: 'He's definitely put up his hand'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said scrumhalf Grant Williams has earned his starting shot in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Vermeulen leads much-changed Boks against Pumas as Williams, Libbok and Arendse earn starts
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made several changes to his team to face Argentina in their final Rugby Championship Test of the season at Ellis Park on Saturday.