Rugby Championship: Eben Etzebeth to skipper Springboks against Wallabies

Springboks in the News:

Rugby Championship: Eben Etzebeth to skipper Springboks against Wallabies: South Africa will be led by Eben Etzebeth against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener, with two Test debutants in the Springboks’ XV. Rassie Erasmus’ men are without captain Siya Kolisi for … “Springboks” – BingNews

It is going to be hostile at Ellis Park‚ says Australia’s Jordan Uelese: He injured his knee while playing for the Melbourne Rebels in the 2018 Super Rugby campaign but has recovered and was playing well enough to be included in the Wallabies touring squad for Saturday’s … “Springboks” – BingNews

Springboks choose eight black players in team for first time: Johannesburg (AFP) – South Africa will field eight black players in a starting XV for the first time when they face Australia Saturday in the opening round of the 2019 Rugby Championship in … “Springboks” – BingNews

South Africa: Etzebeth to Lead Boks in Rugby Championship Opener: The game is the first in the Springboks’ shortened 2019 Rugby Championship campaign, which also consists of away matches against New Zealand and Argentina. Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:05. … “Springboks” – BingNews

‘You need to take chances’ – Three takeaways from the Springbok team: The Springboks start the final phase of their build-up towards the World Cup with a match squad against the Wallabies that will probably divide opinion. Coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday mixed … “Springboks” – BingNews

Rugby Union Today: Boks named and Loose Pass: Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in their Rugby Championship opener while Herschel Jantjies lines up at scrum-half alongside fly-half Elton Jantjies. Francois Louw is selected in the number … “Springboks” – BingNews