The Springboks now have their backs to the wall after the wheels came off in Mendoza. Following a shaky performance against Argentina last night, the Springboks now have an uphill climb if they are to claim their first ever Rugby Championship title and coach Rassie Erasmus believes he should be the one shouldering the blame for the dismal showing.
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Rassie Erasmus welcomes the blame for Springboks’ “terrible” performance
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Rugby News:- Springboks vs Argentina: Preview, team news, kick off and live stream
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The Springboks will be eyeing a bonus-point win first up against the Pumas. Rassie Erasmus faces another big test as the Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, with the Springboks opening their campaign against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
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Rugby News:- Durban Test: ‘Movie’ Rassie must try to avoid
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Cape Town – Dry, cool, benign breeze … so far, so good on the weather radar for conditions in often fickle Durban when South Africa launch their Rugby Championship 2018 campaign against Argentina on Saturday (17:05)
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Eben Etzebeth to start in Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
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Rassie has indicated that he’s keen to give the 26-year old a run of about 60 minutes. Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is set to feature in the Springboks Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, despite not having made a competitive appearance since November last year.
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Rugby Championship 2018 News: All the fixtures and squads
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It’s only a matter of days before the action kicks off. The 2018 edition of the Rugby Championship kicks off in a little over a week and promises a treat as the southern hemisphere’s superpowers are set to battle it out for the big prize.
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Springboks News:- squad plus fixtures of the 2018 Rugby Championship
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Springboks head-coach and director of SA Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has announced the 35-man squad ready to take on Argentina, Australia and the All Blacks. Don’t miss tomorrows posting on the latest news.
Rassie Erasmus, South Africa’s Director of Rugby, announced a squad of 35 players on Monday. The announcement comes two weeks before the Springboks enter the 2018 Rugby Championship.
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The FINAL Super Rugby News: Crusaders vs Lions – Team news, kick off and live stream
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It’s the Super Rugby final! The Lions arrived in New Zealand earlier this week to prepare for this year’s Super Rugby final against the Crusaders.
Last year, Scott Robertson’s Crusaders ran out 25-17 winners in Johannesburg. Now the reigning champs have the opportunity to go back-to-back in Christchurch for another shot at the title.
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Super Rugby Final News: Dyanti, Brink passed fit to face Crusaders
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Injury doubts Aphiwe Dyantyi and Cyle Brink have been passed fit to travel with the Lions for the Super Rugby final against the Crusaders this Saturday.
After scoring a superb solo try, winger Dyantyi did not return to the field after half-time in a 44-26 semi-finals triumph over the Waratahs in Johannesburg last Saturday.
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Springbok training camp news: Coach Rassie invites five uncapped players
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Rassie Erasmus brings in some young guns to the Springbok training squad. Also, hardman Eben Etzebeth is set to make a comeback.
Preparations for next month’s Rugby Championship are well underway in the Springbok camp. With the Super Rugby season winding down……….
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Super Rugby News: Quarter-final fixtures, teams and kick off times
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The format continues to irk, but here are the quarter-final teams, fixtures and kick off times for this season’s Super Rugby.
After what feels like forever, Super Rugby’s quarter-finals have been decided. The format hasn’t gone down well with everyone this season, but here we are.
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