Cheika on the threshold of an unwanted Wallaby coaching record

Springboks in the News:

Cheika on the threshold of an unwanted Wallaby coaching record: Eddie Jones holds the unwanted record, with three losses to the Springboks, two to the All Blacks, and one each to France and England, in 2005. Jones followed with a win over Ireland, another loss to Wales, and was then gone, with John Connolly taking over. “Springboks” – BingNews

New Zealand home in on seven-year record: Only points difference separates South Africa and Argentina in second and third place in The Rugby Championship table, Los Pumas pulling level with the Springboks on five points after their famous 26-24 victory over Allister Coetzee’s men in round two. “Springboks” – BingNews

Match-ups that matter in Brisbane: It will be a dance of the desperates tomorrow, but I think the Springboks will come out on top. The Boks should have the upper hand at the scrums and lineouts, while the backs will (hopefully) get some good front-foot ball to finish things off. I believe … “Springboks” – BingNews

Francois Hougaard named in South Africa backline as revamped Springboks face Australia: Francois Hougaard has been selected on the wing as one of three changes in a revamped South African backline for their Rugby Championship test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. Still smarting from the 26-24 loss to Argentina in Salta last time out … “Springboks” – BingNews

Munster side named for Blues clash: The 25-year-old played for the Springboks on three occasions in 2012 and has made 50 Super Rugby appearances, having also represented the Lions. Due to injuries to Francis Saili and Sammy Arnold, Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has called on the … “Springboks” – BingNews

Barbed wire and ‘bloody mayhem’: Wallaby Reg Smith remembers the Springboks’ 1971 tour of Australia: IF you thought rugby in Australia was currently experiencing turbulence, spare a thought for former Wallaby Reg Smith. Smith, a lock who would go on to play 22 Tests, was handed his debut in the divisive three-game series against the Springboks in 1971. “Springboks” – BingNews