Barrett returns to captain All Blacks at Ellis Park, Cane starts first Test since World Cup final
Lock Scott Barrett returns to captain the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
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Springboks draft in Eben Etzebeth for bench role against New Zealand
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to face New Zealand in a Rugby Championship showdown in Johannesburg on Saturday, but will start from the bench having originally been excluded from the team announced this week due to injury.
Springboks draft in Etzebeth for bench role against New Zealand
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been passed fit to face New Zealand in a Rugby Championship showdown in Johannesburg on Saturday, but will start from the bench having originally been excluded from the team announced this week due to injury.
Springboks get fitness boost ahead of New Zealand tests
South Africa have beefed up their squad with several World Cup winners for the two Rugby Championship home tests against old foes New Zealand, and also offered a recall to lock Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg to boost their second row options.
Wallabies' Schmidt braced for further challenges after Springboks losses
Australia coach Joe Schmidt is bracing himself for another major challenge when he takes the Wallabies to Argentina later this month after suffering back-to-back defeats against South Africa in the opening two rounds of the Rugby Championship.
Springboks show steel to grind down Australia
World champions South Africa maintained their perfect start to the Rugby Championship when they ground out a 30-12 win over Australia in a scrappy contest at a rain-drenched Perth Stadium on Saturday.
Boks too strong for Wallabies, seal bonus-point win in driving Perth rain
The Springboks secured another away win over the Wallabies with a 30-12 success in Perth on Saturday.
Springboks changes not disrespectful to Australia, says Erasmus
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his decision to make 10 changes to the side which thrashed Australia in their Rugby Championship opener was not a sign of disrespect ahead of the second match against Joe Schmidt's side in Perth on Saturday.