All Blacks coach expects beaten South Africa to revert to 'DNA'
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks will not alter their approach to playing South Africa in light of the Springboks' surprise capitulation to Australia at Ellis Park.
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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.
Schmidt hails courageous Australia after famous win over S Africa
JOHANNESBURG :Australia coach Joe Schmidt hailed his side's courage side as they fought back from 22 points down to score five second-half tries and beat South Africa 38-22 in the cauldron of Ellis Park on Saturday.
Wallabies change their mind about flyhalf cover for Bok clash
JOHANNESBURG :Australia have made a change to their bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against South Africa after re-evaluating the cover they want for veteran flyhalf James O’Connor.
Old head O’Connor gets Schmidt backing following unlikely return
JOHANNESBURG :Injuries have given James O'Connor the chance to win a first Australia cap in three years in the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday, but coach Joe Schmidt believes the flyhalf is ready to run the game.
O'Connor returns for Australia in Highveld showdown with Springboks
JOHANNESBURG :James O’Connor will play his first test for Australia in three years after being handed the flyhalf jersey for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on Saturday in a surprise move from coach Joe Schmidt.
PREVIEW-Heavyweights begin 2027 World Cup squad build in Rugby Championship
CAPE TOWN :With two years to go until the Rugby World Cup in Australia, this year’s Rugby Championship offers an early glimpse into the plans of the southern hemisphere heavyweights as they start shaping their squads for the 2027 tournament.
White puts retirement on hold to answer Wallabies SOS call
MELBOURNE :Scrumhalf Nic White has put his retirement on ice to join Australia's Rugby Championship squad for the tour of South Africa following an injury to regular number nine Jake Gordon.