All Blacks ready for fired up, angry Springboks
1 decade ago by iol.co.zaAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he’s expecting nothing less than a Springbok team that will want to “rip the heads off” of his players.
Aussies change locks again
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAustralia coach Michael Cheika named his sixth different lock combination of the year on Thursday as he recalled Rob Simmons for the Rugby Championship test against Argentina.
Cheetahs are on the brink
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe Free State Cheetahs haven’t had that much to celebrate since Rassie Erasmus left Bloemfontein for the Cape nine years ago, but that drought could be set to end if they beat the Golden Lions on Thursday.
Thursday Morning Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyMcCusker signs up for the season The Ospreys have agreed to extend Rob McCusker’s short-term contract with the region, signing up until the end of the season. “I’m really...
Ardie to front Boks
1 decade ago by SA RugbyAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made just one forced change to his starting side with flanker Ardie Savea coming in for the injured Sam Cane.
Leguizamon returns for Pumas v Aussies
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comArgentina have beefed up their back row with the return of Juan Manuel Leguizamon at blindside flanker in one of four changes for the Rugby Championship test against Australia in Perth on Saturday.
Simmons is back, baby: Cheika names squad to face Argentina
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auMichael Cheika has opted for stability in his Wallabies squad to play Argentina this Saturday, making just the one change to the starting XV that defeated South Africa last weekend. While Australia’s...
Preview – All Blacks v Springboks
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyWill the Springboks’ famous fighting spirit in adversity be enough to overcome the rampant All Blacks when these most traditional of foes meet again in Christchurch on Saturday evening? The form...
Douglas is gone, but can Lopeti Timani get a Wallabies debut this time?
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auJust when you thought Michael Cheika was in a pick-and-stick selection situation after beating the Springboks, lock Kane Douglas has been axed with backrower Lopeti Timani and winger Henry Speight on the...
Who Should Host The 2023 Rugby World Cup?
1 decade ago by Green and Gold RugbyLast week, World Rugby put out a press release concerning bidders for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. These bidders – France, Ireland, Italy and South Africa – are now confirmed. The Rugby World...
