Jackman: Rassie's 7:1 bench split should be encouraged
After a weekend where Fiji beat England, France thrashed Australia and Ireland were given a real scare by Samoa, it would take something big to dominate this week's rugby discourse.
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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.
South Africa complete travelling squad for New Zealand showdown
PRETORIA : South Africa have named an additional 21 players to leave for New Zealand ahead of their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in Auckland next Saturday, linking up with their advanced party of Springboks who travelled Down Under earlier this week.
Was the Junior Boks' wobbliness always on the cards? Rassie wouldn't be surprised
Were the Junior Springboks' unconvincing performances at the current World Rugby Under-20 Championship pre-ordained?
Rassie bats back suggestion that Springboks' split squad is 'disrespecting' Wallabies
While the question seemed to come as a surprise, Rassie Erasmus politely batted back a suggestion that the Springboks were disrespecting the Wallabies through their split squad selection strategy ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship opener at Loftus.
'Shocked' Kleyn eager to seize Springbok chance
PRETORIA : Lock Jean Kleyn was as surprised as anyone when he received a call-up to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship but is determined to prove his worth against Australia on Saturday.
Calf injury rules Handre Pollard out of Rugby Championship
South Africa out-half Handre Pollard will miss the Rugby Championship with a calf injury as director of rugby Rassie Erasmus concedes the loss of his first choice number 10 was a "worry" ahead of the World Cup in France.
Bok pivot Pollard ruled out of Rugby Championship: 'He's a bit of a worry,' says Rassie
Handre Pollard has now emerged as the Springboks' biggest injury headache ahead of the World Cup title defence in France.