Springboks in the News:
‘It’s going to be such a cauldron’ – Ireland wary of a wounded Springbok outfit in Joburg: IRELAND ARE PREPARING for an almighty backlash from the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, says Jamie Heaslip. As Joe Schmidt’s side target a first-ever series win against South Africa, they know they will be facing a wounded Springbok outfit who … “Springboks” – BingNews
CJ Stander’s suspension stirs up debate: Ireland skills coach Richie Murphy later hinted that Leinster loose forward Rhys Ruddock would be in line to replace Stander in the starting line-up against the Springboks in the second Test on Saturday. “Springboks” – BingNews
Concern growing over Lood, Duane: Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has repeatedly said this week he wants the same team to get an opportunity to right the wrongs of Newlands, but his hand may be forced by two injuries that simply won’t go away from the Bok camp. Both no8 Duane Vermeulen … “Springboks” – BingNews
Chiefs’ win follows long Waikato tradition of beating international sides: However, the Chiefs produced an inspired display, which came almost 60 years to the day (five days more, to be precise), and at the same venue, that Waikato’s first win over an international side did – the famous 1956 result against the Springboks. “Springboks” – BingNews
England leapfrog Springboks in world rankings: England (86.37 points) are now ranked third in the world, 0.71 of a point better off than South Africa (85.66 points). Not only did the current crop of Springboks suffer their first defeat at the hands of Ireland on South African soil, but the result also … “Springboks” – BingNews
The42 Rugby Show: Stander’s red, playmaking Marshall and Ireland without Sexton: First, Ireland’s U20s stunned the Baby Blacks to make history before Joe Schmidt saw his senior side beat the Springboks on their own turf. CJ Stander’s red card, Andy Farrell’s influence, Jared Payne at fullback, playmaking Luke Marshall … “Springboks” – BingNews
