Horne late show sinks Springboks
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyA late converted try from Rob Horne saw the Wallabies score their first win of the Rugby Championship as they came from behind to beat South Africa 24-23 at Patersons Stadium in Perth. It went right...
Weekend teams and predictions
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntRugby Champs is back! Dagg is back at 15 for the AB’s who take on the might of the Bajada. Steyn is back at 10 for the Boks who take on the might of Folau. Catch the teams, times, odds, refs, weather...
Preview: Australia v South Africa
1 decade ago by Rugby 365It could just be an intriguing contest and potentially an exciting one if the rain forecast does not dampen the players' ardour. For both sides their match in Perth is something of a reality check...
Preview: Australia v South Africa
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyAustralia will be eager to end a three-match losing run against South Africa when the pair clash at Patersons Stadium in Perth on Saturday. The last time the Wallabies beat the Springboks was in 2012...
Wallaby pack no soft touch
1 decade ago by Rugby 365South Africa are expecting a fierce physical forwards battle as they look to protect their lead in the Rugby Championship and inflict more pain on Australia in Perth on Saturday. The Springboks are...
Beale & White dropped by Australia
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsAustralia's half-back combination of Kurtley Beale and Nic White have been replaced by Bernard Foley and Nick Phipps for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Perth. James Hanson starts at...
Oh for a fleet-footed 13
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntYet another 12 playing at 13 as Heyneke Meyer opts out of selecting the best specialist in each position, instead, says Tank Lanning in his Sport24 column, opting for a safer “Best players into XV”...
Springboks wary of wounded Wallabies
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auSpringboks coach Heyneke Meyer says the Wallabies’ “one bad game” against New Zealand doesn’t make them a bad team and has called up two of South Africa’s most trusted veterans...
Phipps backs Wallabies pack to regroup
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auPromoted halfback Nick Phipps has backed the Wallabies’ tight five to make amends for the All Blacks’ shellacking when they host an abrasive Springboks pack led by comeback king Victor Matfield...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoCenturion named for Boks: Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer has shown his hand for this weekend’s clash with the Wallabies, with superstar winger Bryan Habana set to become South Africa’s fourth player...
