The Wallabies proved difficult to tie down as they physically and mentally took the hosts to uncomfortable places

The Wallabies arrived in South Africa yesterday on a mission to snap a 14-year win drought.

He’ll need to assemble his very best, but whoever starts in Joburg and Cape Town against All Black won’t necessarily get the nod in Auckland

The Lions roared to a 46-5 victory over the Sharks to help numb some of the bitter taste lingering from their Currie Cup final defeat last year against the same opponents.

Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby could in the coming weeks seal a deal that ensures a contract extension for the Springbok coach until the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

The performance by the Springboks last night only touched the realm of rout but, to be fair, it was really about the route the defending champions pursued to this year’s Rugby Championship.

Captain Siya Kolisi believes the experienced hands in the Springbok squad are driven by hunger to play at another Rugby World Cup.

Springboks still dressed to the nines

While their performance was at times scrappy, Springboks showed resolve and character by the bucket load

The Springboks, a little surprisingly, never quite engaged all the gears in their opening Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld last night on Saturday.