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  1. Meyer’s selections have restricted Boks

    MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s dream of coaching the Springboks has become a nightmare. Read more

  2. Etzebeth banned, Botha to join Boks

    Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has received a two-week suspension for his headbutt on Wallabies No 5 Nathan Sharpe. Read more

  3. More balance but no blitz please

    RYAN VREDE writes that those calling for the immediate reversion to an expansive approach have short memories. Read more

  4. Morné must go

    JON CARDINELLI writes that Heyneke Meyer is doing the Springboks, and Morné Steyn himself, a disservice by persisting with the out-of-form flyhalf. Read more

  5. Carter to miss Bok clash

    All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter won’t be fit for next week’s Test against the Springboks. Read more

  6. Wallabies lose Genia for season

    Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has been ruled out of rugby for six months due to a ruptured ACL in his knee. Read more

  7. Wallabies compound Bok woes

    JON CARDINELLI watched the Wallabies record their fifth consecutive win against the Springboks with a 26-19 victory on Saturday. Read more

  8. Boks’ failure rooted in defence

    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

  9. Etzebeth cited

    Eben Etzebeth has been cited for foul play during the match between Australia and South Africa. Read more

  10. Wallabies 26 Springboks 19

    GARETH DUNCAN brought you live commentary from the Rugby Championship Test in Perth. Read more

  11. Blacks battle past Pumas

    SIMON BORCHARDT saw the All Blacks score two tries in the final quarter to beat Argentina 21-5 in Wellington. Read more

  12. KeoTV: Boks in Blacks’ dust

    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

  13. JdV: ‘Boks have a point to prove’

    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

  14. KeoTV: Backing Bekker

    MARK KEOHANE says there has to be a concerted investment in Andries Bekker. Read more

  15. Prime time for Pienaar

    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

  16. Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks

    JON CARDINELLI analyses the key match-ups and picks the winner in Saturday’s Test. Read more

  17. Carter out, Cruden starts

    All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the side to face Argentina at the weekend. Read more

  18. Moore to miss Perth Test

    Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks on Saturday. Read more

  19. KeoTV: Missed opportunity

    MARK KEOHANE says Heyneke Meyer’s conservatism in sticking with Morné Steyn will be costly. Read more

  20. Hooper’s hyped for Bok bashers

    Wallabies specialist opensider Michael Hooper expects to take a physical beating in Perth on Saturday. Read more