Rassie Erasmus' decision to make ten changes to his starting South Africa side to play Australia on Saturday is not a decision that has been universally well-received.
Physically dominating opponents and canny use of its bomb squad of forward replacements remain at the heart of South Africa’s tactical plan, but the team is now showing an ability to deliver eye-catching new moves – as showcased last…
The Springboks don’t believe they are giving up any quality by fielding a rotated team to face Australia in round two of the Rugby Championship. World Cup-winner Marco van Staden shot down suggestions that the 10 changes to the Springbok…
It was Tuesday when Rassie Erasmus unveiled a much-rotated Rugby Championship XV, making 10 changes for this Saturday’s second-round encounter with Australia in Perth.
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says making 10 line-up changes for a rematch with the Australian team his side thrashed in their Rugby Championship opener is not "disrespectful".
Wallabies centre Len Ikitau doesn’t “see that much of a difference” in the way the world champion Springboks play compared to rugby teams based in New Zealand.
It will be the second time that the 26-year-old will lead his country having also captained them against Portugal in a one-off Test in Bloemfontein last month.