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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Australia’s squad development behind improved results, Kellaway says
CAPE TOWN :It has been a lean few years for Australian rugby but wing Andrew Kellaway believes the patient development of experience in their squad has resulted in their impressive back-to-back wins over the British & Irish Lions and South Africa.
All Blacks lock Tuipulotu all but ruled out of Rugby Championship with facial fracture
New Zealand lock Patrick Tuipulotu may not play another test in the Rugby Championship after suffering a facial fracture against Argentina while centre Anton Lienert-Brown is out of the second Pumas match after failing concussion protocols.
Canadian prop DaLeaka Menin expected to play an important role at Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has plenty of options when it comes to choosing his front row at the Rugby World Cup. But DaLeaka Menin is usually one of the first names on the Canadian team sheet.
Convert Suaalii savouring test experiences with Wallabies
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Wallabies must back up shock win in second clash with Boks
CAPE TOWN :Australia’s shock triumph over world champions South Africa will mean little if they do not follow up last week’s victory with success in their second Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday, said back-up scrumhalf Tate McDermott.
Springboks suffer injury blows ahead of second test against Australia
CAPE TOWN :As if the pain of a first defeat to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.
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.