Kurt-THREE Arendse: Hat-trick hero has Boks beaming after Wallabies win
At Loftus Versfeld, Tshwane
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Jean Kleyn enjoys winning start as South Africa hammer Australia
Kurt-Lee Arendse scored a hat-trick of tries as South Africa made it an unhappy return for Australia coach Eddie Jones by easing to victory in their Rugby Championship opener.
Hat-trick hero Arendse gets Boks' 2023 RWC journey off to thunderous start with Wallaby whacking
At Loftus Versfeld, Tshwane
Ireland eyeing Springboks in Rugby Championship sprint
As Ireland's players enjoy the last couple of days of their down-week before returning to World Cup training camp on Sunday night, their tournament rivals are getting down to business.
Loftus: The great Pretoria graveyard for Wallabies
So great is the desire of Australia to end a 60-year losing streak against South Africa at Loftus in Pretoria, head coach Eddie Jones has been discussing it since April.
All Blacks spring surprise as McKenzie given pivotal role against Pumas
"Obviously stoked and probably didn't expect it," said the 28-year-old, who was not wanted by the All Blacks last year on his return from a season in Japan.
Emoni Narawa set for All Blacks debut against Argentina
Fiji-born wing Emoni Narawa will make his New Zealand debut in their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, while fly-half Damian McKenzie and lock Josh Lord feature for the first time since 2021.