Preview: New Zealand v South Africa
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe top two sides on our planet face off this weekend in Wellington, as New Zealand play the Springboks in the Rugby Championship. There's just no contest like this one. Many are unique - England...
Steven Luatua's desire got him back in All Blacks - Hansen
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandSteven Luatua and Jeremy Thrush have been handed the biggest starts of their young Test careers when the All Blacks take on South Africa in a critical Rugby Championship Test in Wellington on Saturday. Thrush...
Rugby Championship 2014: South Africa team for New Zealand test
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSpringbok boss Heyneke Meyer has recalled Handré Pollard for their game against New Zealand this weekend – he starts in place of Morné Steyn, who has come in for a fair amount of flak for his role...
Pollard in for Steyn in Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySouth Africa have named fly-half Handr� Pollard in place of Morn� Steyn for their Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday. More to follow. . . South Africa: 15 Willie...
Pollard is back!
1 decade ago by Front Row GruntBismarck stays on the bench, Lood remains ahead of Bakkies and Pienaar gets another go. The Bok side shows only one change from last weekend, with Handré Pollard starting at flyhalf. The Springbok...
Morne Steyn axed from Springboks
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandIt would appear Morne Steyn has paid for a disastrous performance after being dropped for Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Wellington. With just one change to the squad...
Pollard gets pivotal role
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Jean de Villiers will become South Africa's fifth centurion, but the selection of Handré Pollard at flyhalf will raise the eyebrows. The Bok matchday-23 for the Rugby Championship Test against New...
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...