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Cheika defiant despite Wallabies woes after Springboks loss

The Wallabies have lost four of five games and eight of their past 10 Tests but boss Michael Cheika is digging in.

The Breakdown: A statistical look at round five of the Rugby Championship

Argentina will need to do something they have never done before against New Zealand, and Australia look to bounce back versus South Africa.

Under-fire Cheika to unleash Tupou against Springboks

Taniela Tupou's performances off the bench have earned him a maiden Test start when Australia face South Africa in Port Elizabeth.

Kolbe and Notshe to make first starts for Springboks

Injuries have forced South Africa into a back-line reshuffle for the clash with Australia in Port Elizabeth this weekend.

Hodge hoping pressure proves too much for South Africa

South Africa have to deal with raised expectations against Australia in the Rugby Championship this weekend, according to Reece Hodge.

Erasmus adds five players to Springboks squad

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has increased his options ahead of home Tests against Australia and New Zealand.

One Year to Go: Five Rugby World Cup debutants set to shine

With one year to go until the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Omnisport takes a look at five tournament debutants who could impress in Japan.

SIZZLE: 2018 Rugby Championship
In an enthralling test match the Springboks did the unthinkable: Beat the All Blacks on their own turf. Will they be able to pull off a sweep when they meet again in Round 6?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0vZovsOAZg
The 1014 Rugby explore how The Springboks negated The All Blacks strengths. How they adjusted their defence. How The All Blacks modified their 1331 structure. The drop kick question and more.

The Springboks scored one of the most remarkable – and possibly one of the most important – wins in their history on Saturday – as they shocked the world champion All Blacks 36-34 in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship game in Wellington.