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De Klerk's last-gasp try sinks Stormers as Cheetahs climb to second
Faf de Klerk scored a last-minute try as the Cheetahs edged Stormers XXIII 31-26 at Athlone Stadium, claiming a five-try bonus-point win to move to second in the Currie Cup standings.
Erasmus to keep full squad intact as Springboks gear up for All Blacks series
Rassie Erasmus will keep his full 41-man squad together as the Springboks prepare for the four-Test series against New Zealand, with the opening Test in Johannesburg on 22 August and selection decisions two weeks away. Cameron Hanekom strengthened his case at No.8 in the 17-10 win over Argentina, though Erasmus confirmed Jasper Wiese remains first choice at the back of the scrum.
Stormers to feed back All Blacks intel to Springboks after tour opener
John Dobson confirms the Stormers will give the Springbok coaching staff feedback on the All Blacks following Friday's 38-21 tour defeat, building on a pre-match intel exchange that Dobson says produced at least one on-field dividend.
De Klerk snatches Currie Cup victory for Cheetahs with 80th-minute try
Faf de Klerk's 80th-minute try, at the end of a 29-phase move, gave the Cheetahs a 31-26 Currie Cup win over the Stormers XXIII at Athlone Stadium, moving them to second on the log.
Could Brannas force his way back into Bok contention?
Fourie's eye-catching performance against the All Blacks has Burger and De Villiers calling for a Bok recall — the video debates whether the 39-year-old can force his way into the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry squad.
Ugly win, useful lessons — but All Blacks have little to fear yet
A scrappy escape in Buenos Aires gives the All Blacks little to lose sleep over, but the piece argues it was never meant to be a statement — unpacking what the Boks actually gained, what still needs fixing, and why Kolisi's fitness is the real watch-point ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Erasmus hails Hanekom's growth but reaffirms Wiese as first-choice No 8
Erasmus lauds Hanekom's progress at No 8 but confirms Wiese remains the Springboks' first choice.
Bomb Squad saves the Boks, but SFM and the returning stars leave questions unanswered
The Bomb Squad bailed the Boks out in Buenos Aires, but SFM's errors, De Jager's struggles and Kolisi's injury exit mean the narrow win raises as many selection questions as it answers ahead of the All Blacks opener.
Ugly win, sharp questions: Five things the Argentina Test revealed about the Boks
The Boks ground out an ugly 17-10 win in Buenos Aires on the back of scrum dominance alone, with the kicking game, lineout, maul and backline shape all well below par. Planet Rugby's five takeaways break down where the Boks were genuinely poor, why Argentina's defence will concern Erasmus most, and what Contepomi discovered about his own squad in a loss that felt closer to a win.
Erasmus takes the win, not the performance, in Buenos Aires
Erasmus admits the Boks were far from their best in Buenos Aires but points to defensive solidity and mental toughness as the real positives — while flagging attack as the work-in-progress ahead of the All Blacks series.
Kolisi awaits scan results as Springboks manage hamstring concern ahead of All Blacks series
Siya Kolisi will undergo a scan to determine the severity of a hamstring injury suffered after 24 minutes of South Africa's 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Rassie Erasmus offering cautious optimism ahead of the All Blacks series.
Kolisi awaits scan results after hamstring scare as Springboks turn focus to All Blacks series
Siya Kolisi is set for a scan after leaving South Africa's 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina after just 24 minutes with a hamstring injury, with Rassie Erasmus cautiously optimistic about the severity ahead of the All Blacks series.
Boks grind out 17–10 win in Buenos Aires as Kolisi departs with hamstring injury
The Springboks beat Argentina 17–10 in Buenos Aires but the result is overshadowed by Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the 24th minute, which puts his Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series participation in doubt. Edwill van der Merwe scored the leveller before half-time and Cameron Hanekom dotted down off a dominant scrum in the 63rd minute to seal the win, with Etzebeth captaining the side for the remainder.
Boks grind out 17–10 win in Buenos Aires but Kolisi injury clouds result
The Springboks beat Argentina 17–10 in Buenos Aires but Siya Kolisi's hamstring injury in the 24th minute threatens his involvement in the upcoming series against the All Blacks. Cameron Hanekom's scrum try in the 63rd minute proved decisive after the Boks trailed 10–3 at half-time.
Erasmus satisfied with fitness returns despite scrappy Buenos Aires win
Erasmus says the 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires was about match fitness rather than preparation for New Zealand, with Kolisi going off injured after 25 minutes but De Jager, Etzebeth, Reinach and Feinberg-Mngomezulu all returning to action ahead of the four-Test series starting at Ellis Park on August 22.
Erasmus satisfied with fitness gains despite scrappy Buenos Aires win
Erasmus says the 17-10 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires served primarily as a match-fitness run for returning players, with attack still needing work ahead of the four-Test home series against New Zealand starting at Ellis Park on August 22.
Erasmus satisfied with Springbok character after grinding 17-10 win over Argentina
Rassie Erasmus praised his side's character after the Springboks ground out a 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires, with Cameron Hanekom's fourth-quarter try proving the difference in a match that was level at half-time. Siya Kolisi left the field with a hamstring injury.
Erasmus signals end of rotation era as Boks grind out Buenos Aires win
Erasmus got the gritty away win he needed from a heavily rotated squad, but the clearest takeaway is his signal that the chopping and changing stops now — with the All Blacks series approaching, the Boks will start locking down a more settled combination.
Rassie hails Etzebeth's return to form after Buenos Aires win
Rassie Erasmus praised Eben Etzebeth's commanding 80-minute performance in the Springboks' 17-10 Rugby Championship win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Marshall: Just reaching a decider would be a win for the All Blacks
Marshall argues that forcing a fourth-Test decider would itself be a significant result for the All Blacks — a telling measure of how the rivalry's dynamics have shifted in South Africa's favour.