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Loftus Versfeld

Chink in Bulls’ armour gives struggling Stormers some hope for vital Loftus showdown

South Africa

Chink in Bulls’ armour gives struggling Stormers some hope for vital Loftus showdown

By Jon Cardinelli

Ireland coach Andy Farrell hails ‘brilliant’ antics of Bok counterpart Rassie Erasmus

South Africa

Ireland coach Andy Farrell hails ‘brilliant’ antics of Bok counterpart Rassie Erasmus

By Craig Ray

Erasmus and Farrell in each other’s heads as Loftus showdown looms

Sport

Erasmus and Farrell in each other’s heads as Loftus showdown looms

By Jon Cardinelli

I’m just a rank-and-file Bok, not an on-field team general, says Handré Pollard

South Africa

I’m just a rank-and-file Bok, not an on-field team general, says Handré Pollard

By Craig Ray

Boks vs Ireland – here’s a four-point battle plan for Rassie’s men

South Africa

Boks vs Ireland – here’s a four-point battle plan for Rassie’s men

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks underline their killer mentality by focusing on missed chances against Wallabies and not the winning margin

Sport

Boks underline their killer mentality by focusing on missed chances against Wallabies and not the winning margin

By Craig Ray

Boks and Wallabies to let solid performances do the talking after frivolous week of verbal scrumming

South Africa

Boks and Wallabies to let solid performances do the talking after frivolous week of verbal scrumming

By Craig Ray

The Eddie Jones factor amplifies the Aussie threat at Loftus

Sport

The Eddie Jones factor amplifies the Aussie threat at Loftus

By Jon Cardinelli

Australia and Scotland Tests are critical for a Springbok RWC triumph

South Africa

Australia and Scotland Tests are critical for a Springbok RWC triumph

By Jon Cardinelli

Off-field drama has helped the Lions strengthen and consolidate on the field

Sport

Off-field drama has helped the Lions strengthen and consolidate on the field

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

The Pumas’ slaughtering of the Bulls underlines how South African rugby’s strength is in its depth

Africa

The Pumas’ slaughtering of the Bulls underlines how South African rugby’s strength is in its depth

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Winner: Springboks; Runner-up: Italy national football team

South Africa

Winner: Springboks; Runner-up: Italy national football team

By Craig Ray