Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus welcomed a morale-boosting victory over Australia at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday but said the hopes of retaining the Rugby Championship still rested on victory in New Zealand.
In a captivating contest at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, the Springboks bounced back from last weekend’s loss to defeat Australia 30-22 in the second match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. The victory allowed South Africa to retain the Nelson Mandela Challenge trophy.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Jesse Kriel were adamant that the team had to bounce back strongly after their disappointing performance against the Wallabies last week, when the sides cross paths for the second time in the Rugby Championship at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.
Australia has been forced to make several changes for their second Rugby Championship match against the Springboks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
Hollywoodbets Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi will start at fullback in the Springboks’ second Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday, following the withdrawal of Willie le Roux due to a niggle.
KwaZulu-Natal, get ready! Castle Lager Boktown Durban is taking over Northwood Crusaders Sports Club on Saturday, 23 August, bringing fans the Best Seat Outside the Stadium to experience the Springboks’ clash against Australia in true green-and-gold style.
Springbok lock Ruan Nortje and utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu agreed on Wednesday that accurate execution was vital as they prepare to face the Wallabies at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town in their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match on Saturday, as they look to bounce back from their disappointing result last week.
Back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, are set to face Japan at Wembley Stadium in their November tour, before the official Autumn Nations Series kicks off.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, with Jesse Kriel leading the side for the second time in a Test, with returns for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, and Bok centurion Willie le Roux.