Tour Tales – Pretoria
JON CARDINELLI on an unflinching tighthead, revitalised veterans, and Graeme Pollock playing in a curtain raiser to a Springbok Test back in 1955.
JON CARDINELLI on an unflinching tighthead, revitalised veterans, and Graeme Pollock playing in a curtain raiser to a Springbok Test back in 1955.
The Springboks believe they gained a great deal from the rain-afflicted battle at Loftus despite missing out on the bonus point, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
The Springboks overcame torrential conditions and a provocative Pumas side to win 13-6 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Lions captain Warren Whiteley has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for the injured Willem Alberts.
Jean de Villiers can’t wait to play alongside international newcomers Handré Pollard and Damian de Allende at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria, reports.
For the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Turnover kings Bismarck du Plessis and Francois Louw will set up a bonus-point win for the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Heyneke Meyer has backed Handré Pollard to start against Argentina because of the 20-year-old’s mental steel. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria, reports.
Springbok legend Juan Smith hopes to end his fantastic career at the 2015 World Cup in England. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria, reports.
Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf, while Damian de Allende will make his Test debut for the Springboks against Argentina at Loftus on Saturday.