All Blacks Beat Wallabies To Move Top of Rugby Championship — But Springboks Still Favourites
New Zealand climbed to the top of the Rugby Championship standings after defeating Australia 28-14 at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Despite the All Blacks’ victory, the advantage still lies with the Springboks, who only need to beat Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to retain their title.
Springboks Beat Argentina To Retain Rugby Championship Title
The Springboks made history on Saturday night, clinching back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time after a thrilling 29-27 victory over Argentina at Allianz Stadium.
Kolisi On The Rugby Championship Triumph: This Team Has Done Lots For The Country
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for the fight they showed to win their final Rugby Championship match against the Pumas 29-27 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, which saw them clinch the trophy in successive seasons for the first time ever, but admitted they had a lot of work to do before a challenging November tour.
Springbok Eye Rugby Championship Title Back-To-Back
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi remained humble about the prospect of possibly becoming the first Bok team to win back-to-back Rugby Championship titles when they line up against the Pumas in the grand finale of the competition at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, and stressed that the quality of their performance was their main driving force going into the Test.
Bok Duo: It Is Essentially A Final For Us
Springbok centre Damian de Allende and prop Thomas du Toit stressed that the team had put their 67-30 victory against Argentina in Durban behind them and said they expected an enormous battle against the Pumas on Saturday when the Rugby Championship concludes at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Ethekwini Metro Police Seize Over R1 Million In Counterfeit Springbok Gear After Durban Win
The eThekwini Municipality confirmed that Metro Police, working with various law enforcement agencies, successfully recovered R1.1 million worth of counterfeit Springbok-branded merchandise following a major sporting event in the city.
Rugby World Cup Draw To Take Place In December
The draw for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will take place on Wednesday, 3 December, and the format for the expanded edition with 24 teams has been unveiled.
Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes For Rugby Champs Decider In London
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, which will see the return of Ox Nche to the starting team, as well as Grant Williams, Jesse Kriel and Bongi Mbonambi on the bench.
Springbok Lock Joins Boks In London
Experienced lock Lood de Jager will join the Springboks in London on Monday as cover for Franco Mostert, who remained behind in South Africa on Sunday due to a family bereavement, as the side gears up for their closing Rugby Championship encounter against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday.
Moodie: The Championship Has Not Been Won
Springbok utility back Canan Moodie remained humble after the team’s comprehensive 67-30 victory against the Pumas in Durban on Saturday as they left for London on Sunday evening for their closing Rugby Championship match.