Latest The Rugby Championship News
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Boks’ failure rooted in defence
8 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks’ troubles have mounted, with poor defence now added to their list of shortcomings. A specialist fetcher will go some way to fixing this problem. Read more
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Etzebeth cited
8 Sep 2012
Eben Etzebeth has been cited for foul play during the match between Australia and South Africa. Read more
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Wallabies 26 Springboks 19
8 Sep 2012
GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Perth. Read more
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Blacks battle past Pumas
8 Sep 2012
SIMON BORCHARDT saw the All Blacks score two tries in the final quarter to beat Argentina 21-5 in Wellington. Read more
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KeoTV: Boks in Blacks’ dust
7 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says there has to be drastic changes to the Springboks’ game plan if they hope to compete with and beat the All Blacks consistently. Read more
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JdV: ‘Boks have a point to prove’
7 Sep 2012
Jean de Villiers believes the Springboks have plenty to work on if they want to achieve victory over the Wallabies in Perth this Saturday. Read more
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KeoTV: Backing Bekker
6 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says there has to be a concerted investment in Andries Bekker. Read more
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Prime time for Pienaar
6 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes Ruan Pienaar is under immense pressure to take his chance at building a Test career as a starting scrumhalf. Pressure, however, has always been his nemesis. Read more
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Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks
6 Sep 2012
JON CARDINELLI analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more
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Carter out, Cruden starts
6 Sep 2012
All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the side to face Argentina at the weekend. Read more
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Moore to miss Perth Test
6 Sep 2012
Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks on Saturday. Read more
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KeoTV: Missed opportunity
5 Sep 2012
MARK KEOHANE says Heyneke Meyer’s conservatism in sticking with Morné Steyn will be costly. Read more
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Hooper’s hyped for Bok bashers
5 Sep 2012
Wallabies specialist opensider Michael Hooper expects to take a physical beating in Perth on Saturday. Read more
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Duane set for Perth debut
5 Sep 2012
Duane Vermeulen will start at No 8 when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies this Saturday. Read more
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Midfield magic needed
4 Sep 2012
RYAN VREDE writes the Springboks’ midfield pair of Frans Steyn and Jean de Villiers are far more creative than what they’ve shown and need to be encouraged to explore that dimension of their play. Read more
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Hougaard to wing it for Boks
4 Sep 2012
Heyneke Meyer is set to pick Ruan Pienaar at scrumhalf and shift Francois Hougaard to the wing for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies. Read more
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Shipperley to debut for Wallabies
4 Sep 2012
Wing Dominic Shipperley gets a run-on start against the Springboks in Perth, while Mike Harris and Tatafu Polota Nau return via the bench. Read more
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Pumas get double boost
4 Sep 2012
Argentina will have two key players back in flyhalf Juan Martin Hernandez and flank Juan Manuel Leguizamon for the Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Read more
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Boks sweat on Strauss
3 Sep 2012
Hooker Adriaan Strauss is the only injury concern as the Springboks prepare for their next Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies this weekend. Read more
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Smith to face Pumas
3 Sep 2012
Conrad Smith has recovered from an eye injury and is likely to start in the centres against Argentina. Read more
