Springboks, Rugby Championship
Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
South Africa can clinch the Rugby Championship with a game to spare this weekend. The world champion Springboks face Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.
Springboks Gear Up for Crucial Rugby Championship Matches
South Africa prepares to face Argentina in crucial Rugby Championship matches over the next eight days. Captained by Salmaan Moerat, the Springboks aim to secure their fifth southern hemisphere title with a strong performance on the road and at home.
World rankings: Springboks’ number one spot at risk even with Rugby Championship success
South Africa will win the Rugby Championship if they overcome Argentina on Saturday but a defeat would see them lose their number one ranking. While the Springboks beat the All Blacks twice to retain their spot at the summit,
Springboks chasing Rugby Championship history against Argentina
The men in Green and Gold are poised to win the tournament for just the second time in their history, since the Tri-Nations became the Rugby Championship in 2012 with the addition of Argentina.
Reminder: Springboks’ position on latest Rugby Championship log
Here is a reminder of the gap between the Springboks and their closest rivals on the Rugby Championship standings.
Argentina v Springboks preview: Boks to go to the ‘gutters’ and emerge Rugby Championship victors in a thumping win
The Springboks head to Santiago with one goal in mind: winning the 2024 Rugby Championship and a victory over Argentina will do just that. Rassie Erasmus’ charges have gone four from four so far in the tournament but face an unpredictable Los Pumas team that has beaten and lost to the All Blacks and Australia so far this campaign.
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Springboks captain: The ‘standout’ Eben Etzebeth trait that players can learn from
Springboks captain Salmaan Moerat has hailed inspirational lock Eben Etzebeth ahead of the veteran’s record-equalling ...
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Ex-Wallaby heralds Rassie Erasmus for transforming Springboks ‘arrogance into self-confidence’ taking them into a ‘different stratosphere’
Former Wallabies hooker Tom Lawton and ex-Argentina front rower Féderico Mendez have praised Rassie Erasmus for transforming ...
Pumas change 3 for title-chasing Springboks after thrashing Wallabies
Argentina has changed three of its pack and could debut a tighthead prop against title-chasing South Africa in the Rugby ...
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Springboks focussed on plan against fiery Argentina
It will make the benches crucial and South Africa are able to call on double World Cup-winning lock Eben Etzebeth, who will earn a 127th cap, matching the Springboks’ all-time record-holder, former ...
New role for Kolisi as Springboks brace for Argentina challenge
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will have a new role in the coach’s box during Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test in ...
Springboks Hold Firm as All Blacks Stumble in Recent Rugby World Rankings
By Priscilla Jepchumba A try right at the dying embers from replacement Grant Williams marked the best platform for South ...
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Matt Williams plays down Springboks dominance and hits out at ‘lies’ about Scott Robertson’s All Blacks
Matt Williams insists that the Springboks are not as far ahead as their recent record against the All Blacks would suggest.
No Kolisi for Springboks as coach Erasmus looks to wider squad
Livewire wing Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the South Africa starting line-up as one of 10 changes for the Rugby Championship ...