#Damian Willemse

The sense of occasion at the new stadium didn't match the quality on the field as the error-riddled Wallabies were outmuscled by the Springboks, who cruised to a 24-8 victory. Tensions boiled over in the 71st minute when Wallabies and Springboks players were involved in a mass melee that saw try-scorer Makazole Mapimpi yellow-carded. The Springboks…

The four nations of the clunkily named Rugby Championship do battle after dodgy July series. Argentina nipped a depleted Scotland at the last moment. South Africa laboured to a brutal win over a limited, dour Wales. Australia was overpowered by England after a hopeful first Test. New Zealand lost every facet of their series against Ireland. With…

Wayne Pivac's side head to Bloemfontein this weekend after a heartbreaking 32-29 defeat in the first test. A victory for the Boks will ensure they win the best of three series and will be playing for a clean sweep going into the final test in Cape Town. Here is everything you need to know about when the second test will be played, how to watch it…

South Africa face a crossroads fixture against Australia six days after losing to the Wallabies, with their Rugby Championship title chances riding on whether they can avenge that defeat Quade Cooper delivered the goods for Australia in his recent comeback against South Africa, but the enraged Springboks head to Suncorp Stadium on Saturday as…

The port city of Marseille is no stranger to debate. Each election cycle this ancient place is used by the governing and the challenger to prove a point. Ask a hundred French what they think of Marseille and at least seventy will mention crime, with a generous dose of'code words.' To critique Marseille as a seething hotbed of vice, contraband, turf…

France will be out for an improved performance from their narrow win over the Wallabies when they host the Springboks. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 7am (AEDT). South Africa have recalled the experienced duo of fullback Willie le Roux and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk while adding goal-kicking insurance on the bench. Le Roux…

France continue their end-of-year internationals with another supreme test of their mettle and quality, as the world champion Springboks head to Marseille's Stade Velodrome. Les Bleus needed a last-gasp try from Damian Penaud to edge Australia in a 30-29 victory in Saint-Denis, overcoming the Wallabies in a match that saw both teams edge in front…

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa have included uncapped flyhalves Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their squad for next month's autumn international series, and electric winger Cheslin Kolbe returns after recovering from injury. The Springboks will play four tests, starting against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 5, followed by matches on…

The Autumn Nations Series certainly delivered over the weekend, with gripping contests played out in Dublin, Paris and London. And did the All Blacks finally turn the corner of their topsy-turvy season in a runaway victory over Wales in Cardiff? Perhaps Scotland can halt New Zealand's mini resurgence this weekend in Edinburgh? Read on for all the…

South Africa have recalled hooker Malcolm Marx and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to the starting lineup for their Rugby Championship opener with New Zealand at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. A third change from the side that beat Wales 30-14 in Cape Town last month sees rookie wing Kurt-Lee Arendse come in for the injured Cheslin Kolbe, who is nursing…

South Africa'A' coach Mzwandile Stick, meanwhile, included nine capped Springboks in a 19-man squad that will travel to Ireland next week Saturday for their two-match tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, where they will be joined by seven players from Nienaber's squad following the Springboks' opening Test against the top-ranked team in the…

South Africa have included uncapped flyhalves Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their squad for next month's autumn international series, and electric winger Cheslin Kolbe returns after recovering from injury. The Springboks will play four Tests, starting against Ireland in Dublin on Nov. 5, followed by matches on consecutive Saturdays…

Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on September 24. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images Nienaber will also be pleased that younger players like Jaden Hendricks, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie were thrown into the deep end and swam to shore comfortably. Also, senior player Jasper…

Argentina are generally quite strong at home but have suffered heavy defeats to South Africa in two of their last three at home, and lost their last four. I am backing the Springboks to cover the -7 handicap. Argentina vs South Africa Predictions Head to Head Argentina Form Argentina Injuries & Team News South Africa Form South Africa Injuries &…

Springbok Rugby flyhalf depth has been keeping fans busy in discussions since the last Test played against Argentina in Durban as part of the Rugby Championship. The discussion raised its head after Head Coach Jacques Nienaber elected to play veteran Frans Steyn at flyhalf. The first Test in 14 years that he played in the position. Handre Pollard…

Here we go then, The Rugby Championship kicks off for 2022 this weekend, and it feels like the tournament may be a bit wider than the last few seasons. If it feels like South Africa starts as favourites this year, it might just be because they are. Enviable depth building, New Zealand coming to them to start the tournament, and few major injuries…

The Stormers have opted to give four of their Springbok stars a break while they take on an early season European tour in the United Rugby Championship (URC) over the next three weeks. They take on Zebre in Italy this Saturday, followed by games against Ospreys and Cardiff in Wales, before returning to South Africa. Springbok props Steven Kitshoff…

The South African United Rugby Championship (URC) teams will aim high in round four of the competition this weekend as all four teams look to build on their winning momentum on tour in the northern hemisphere. The Lions will kick off the weekend's action against Edinburgh in Scotland on Friday night, and a jam-packed Saturday schedule will see the…

The 2022 Rugby Championship was undoubtedly the finest edition the tournament has seen since its inauguration in 2012. There was unprecedented competition, with all four sides having a chance to push for the title for much of the championship. Ultimately it was the All Blacks who triumphed with yet another title. Planet Rugby breaks down five…

Siya Kolisi of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on September 24. Nienaber will also be pleased that younger players like Jaden Hendricks, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie were thrown into the deep end and swam to shore comfortably. Also, senior player Jasper Wiese made his comeback to…

South Africa host Argentina in their final Rugby Championship match with everything still to play for. Heading into the final round, New Zealand sat on top of the table on points difference as South Africa closely followed them with Argentina and Australia on the chase. The All Blacks' big 40-14 victory over Wallabies earlier on Saturday means that…

South Africa host Argentina in their final Rugby Championship match with everything still to play for with all four teams able to take the trophy. New Zealand sit on top of the table on points difference but South Africa closely follow them with Argentina and Australia on the chase. Last week the Springboks beat Argentina in their own back yard…

The famous'bomb squad' is back for the deciding contest of the 2022 Rugby Championship when the Springboks take on Argentina in Durban on Saturday. Coach Jacques Nienaber has returned to a six/two split between forwards and back on the bench after two weeks of the more traditional five/three split. It was in part forced on him, with all three…

We were treated to a stunning spectacle of rugby last weekend which saw all four Southern Hemisphere nations take the chocolates, while France was the only team from up north to collect a win. With several series on the line can England, Ireland or Wales fight their way to victory in Game 2? Read on for all the line-ups and key team news as it…

We are down to the 5th Round of The Rugby Championship 2022 as the Argentina Pumas play host to South Africa Springboks on Saturday. Here we have Argentina vs South Africa Rugby, start time, lineup, prediction, and where to watch live. 🇦🇷🇦🇺🇳🇿🇿🇦 Competition: The Rugby Championship 2022 🏉 Round: 5 of 6 🗓 Date: Saturday, 17 Sept.…

Argentina host South Africa as Round Five of the 2022 Rugby Championship continues. New Zealand's wild win over Australia on Thursday has taken Ian Foster's side top of the standings, but either of these two sides would draw level with a bonus point win. South Africa have endured off-field tumult since getting back on track with by beating…

South Africa have made the trip to Buenos Aires to face Argentina as an open, entertaining Rugby Championship continues. The Springboks secured a pleasing win against Australia in Sydney last time out and will be hoping to build on an encouraging performance, with Jacques Nienaber trusting an unchanged side to go again. Argentina were brought back…

The Springboks will have no trouble maintaining their unbeaten streak on home soil against Wales in Saturday's second Test in Bloemfontein. Photo: SA Rugby website The Springboks will have no trouble maintaining their unbeaten streak on home soil against Wales in Saturday's second Test in Bloemfontein. Photo: SA Rugby website The Springboks will…