Springbok player ratings: The heroes and zeros
OPINION: The Springboks suffered a chaotic 38-42 loss against Australia in Perth. Let’s just say the heavily rotated squad struggled to find its footing. Despite a late rally against an undermanned Wallabies side with just 11 players, the team’s defensive frailties overshadowed any potential comeback. Here’s Rugby Unfiltered‘s take on the Springboks’ individual player ratings […]
Springboks sidestep another racial controversy
The Springboks aggressively shut down media interaction in Perth, preventing journalists from questioning newly appointed Springbok captain André Esterhuizen about a newly resurfaced 2012 schoolboy racism scandal. The media blackout occurred on Saturday, September 26, just ahead of the Springboks’ Test match against the Wallabies in Perth. Springbok media manager Zeena Isaacs strictly intervened, instructing […]
Eleven-man Wallabies hold on against blunderBoks in a chaotic finish
The Wallabies executed a breathtaking defensive display, overcoming a late-game frenzy to triumph over the Springboks 42-38 in an unforgettable contest in Perth. Under the guidance of Coach Les Kiss, Australia seemed to be in the clear as time wound down. However, an unprecedented wave of yellow cards turned the match into a gripping fight […]
Preview: Australia versus South Africa
The upcoming Test match between the Wallabies and the Springboks in Perth on Sunday, September 27, is shaping up to be a gripping showdown, a genuine battle of wits and squad resilience. Fresh off a gruelling series against the All Blacks, where they clinched a 3-1 victory, South Africa rolls into Western Australia with the […]
Rassie warns of the Wallabies’ Kiss of death
Following a bruising and emotionally taxing four-Test series against the All Blacks, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is pulling no punches ahead of Sunday’s one-off Test against Australia in Perth. Erasmus made it clear that the current Australian outfit is a completely different beast, especially under the astute guidance of coach Les Kiss. Having coached against […]
Rassie building leadership with a new captain
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look team for their one-off Test against Australia in Perth on Sunday. The match will mark significant occasions for No.8 Jasper Wiese as he earns his 50th Test cap off the replacements bench, while hybrid player Andre Esterhuizen will become the 68th player to captain South Africa. Erasmus made […]
Victorious Boks expect ‘massive challenge’ Down Under
The Springboks arrived in Australia from the United States, following their series victory in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The Boks are gearing up for another massive challenge, with coach Rassie Erasmus saying they were ready to begin their preparations for their one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth. The match, which will take place next Sunday, […]
Who can catch the Springboks?
REVIEW: Another set of six thrilling cross-hemisphere clashes concluded the Nations Championship Southern Hemisphere Series at the weekend. All eyes now turn to November when the Northern Hemisphere will host the rival nations in the Northern Series before all roads lead to the finals weekend in London. New Zealand emerged as the biggest threat to […]
Nations Championship Week Three predictions
Round Three is the final Saturday of cross-hemisphere matches of the Southern Series in July and represents the halfway mark in the Nations Championship. The points gained by the teams will combine with those from the three rounds of the Northern Series in November to determine the matches for the Finals Weekend in late November. […]
Nations Championship Round Three – all the weekend teams
Round Three is the final Saturday of cross-hemisphere matches of the Southern Series in July and represents the halfway mark in the Nations Championship. The points gained by the teams will combine with those from the three rounds of the Northern Series in November to determine the matches for the Finals Weekend in late November. […]