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  1. 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

  2. Etzebeth cited

    8 Sep 2012

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

  3. Wallabies 26 Springboks 19

    8 Sep 2012

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. KeoTV: Backing Bekker

    6 Sep 2012

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

  8. 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

  9. Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks

    6 Sep 2012

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

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    All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter has been withdrawn from the side to face Argentina at the weekend.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

  11. 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

  12. KeoTV: Missed opportunity

    5 Sep 2012

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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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