England forced into two squad changes as fallout from Bok loss continues
Northampton Saints loosehead prop Emmanuel Iyogun and Harlequins back-row Chandler Cunningham-South have been called into the Engl…
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England name Six Nations regular as George Furbank's replacement
Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck has been called into the England squad ahead of Saturday's match against Fiji at the Hill Dickinson…
Six Boks make our Nations Championship team of the week - Round 1
No one could have asked for a better start to the Nations Championship, which, in its opening round, offers some of the best Test …
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'That's nonsense': Ex-Bok coach takes aim at Borthwick's Pollock decision
Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett has criticised Steve Borthwick's decision to play rising England star Henry Pollock from…
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Fin Smith offers scathing verdict on England loss to Boks
Fin Smith admitted England were “soft” in defence against South Africa as he offered an honest appraisal of the 45-21 mauling …
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'Pathetic': England player targeted by Springboks fans in case of mistaken identity
In the lead-up to the Springboks playing England in the opening round of the Nations Championship, the South African public had sp…
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England face anxious wait over star injuries as Fiji plans up-in-air
England must contend with a developing back-three injury crisis as they attempt to halt their five-Test losing run when they clash…
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World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the W…
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'Gutted' England star ruled out of tour as skipper admits area that 'let us down'
Steve Borthwick’s team lost their Nations Championship opener in Johannesburg.
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The Rassie Erasmus 'don't think they were brilliant' verdict on two Springboks
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said he gave Eben Etzebeth "as much chance as possible" to feature against England at E…
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England's 'absolute Achilles' heel' identified by centurion
Harlequins’ legend Danny Care admits that England’s yellow card peril is tying one hand behind their and they need to sort it …
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England suffer fifth straight loss as familiar flaws return against Boks
The Springboks started strongly and had a two-man advantage in the closing stages.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
England player ratings vs Springboks | Nations Championship 2026
England player ratings: South Africa condemned England to their fifth Test loss in a row with a 45-21 win at Ellis Park in the Nat…
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Springboks pull Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth before England clash
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been withdrawn from the squad ahead of Saturday's clash with England at Ellis Park, alongside…
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George Furbank withdrawn from England squad hours before Springboks clash
George Furbank has been withdrawn from England's matchday squad just hours before taking on South Africa at Ellis Park in their op…
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'We’ve analysed them': The Siya Kolisi verdict on Borthwick's England
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insists only the Springboks’ best performance will be enough to dispatch England at Ellis Park.…
Ollie Chessum reckons Boks 'prepared' for teammate who smashed Pieter-Steph du Toit
Ollie Chessum insists England are eager to test themselves against the best when they collide with South Africa at Ellis Park on S…
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There's only one position where England look stronger than Boks – Andy Goode
There may be just one position where England look stronger than South Africa on paper but if they can play with the freedom of und…
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Steven Kitshoff: ‘Every scrum is an opportunity to have a full go at the opposition’
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff takes us inside the mindset of the South African scrum... and why losing to England "just …
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SA Rugby statement: 'Misinformed' reporting on England at Ellis Park
SA Rugby have hit out at the misreporting of the projected ticket sales at Ellis Park for the visit of England in the first round …
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England have come for a fight: this is how they can turn the odds on the Springboks
While some Bok fans are predicting an English humiliation, Rassie Erasmus is all too aware of the threats the tourists pose his wo…
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Henry Pollock branded 'public enemy number one' in South Africa
England star Henry Pollock is being backed by Steve Borthwick to come out smiling if targeted by South Africa’s giant forwards i…
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Henry Pollock misses out on England XV to take on Springboks
Henry Pollock has missed out on Steve Borthwick's starting XV to face South Africa on Saturday at Ellis Park in the opening round …
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'This isn’t some David and Goliath contest. SA cannot be regarded as a free shot for England’
Even if they are playing the world champions in their own backyard, this should be feet against the flames time for Steve Borthwic…
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England 'doesn’t have those world-class players' claims nervous ex-Boks boss
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett believes Ellis Park will suit England better than the Springboks and admits he is “nervou…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Jake White: Henry Pollock reminds me of many Springbok legends
I was watching some Test cricket the other day, specifically the England versus New Zealand. My interest was piqued because ever s…
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Alex Coles puts positive spin on Maro Itoje's England absence
With captain rested this summer, Coles believes players should seize the opportunity to shine.
England football legend the first to congratulate Sir Kevin Sinfield
Sir Kevin Sinfield has revealed that Alan Shearer was the first to offer congratulations as part of an “overwhelming” response…
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Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Losing to Henry Pollock would be unbearable
There is no brandy and Coke mix strong enough for what would happen if Henry Pollock wins at Ellis Park.
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Nations Championship
Analysis
Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
England's Seb Atkinson downplays South Africa's legendary fear factor
De Allende has been a mainstay of South Africa’s successive World Cup triumphs.
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'It's a bad injury': Elrigh Louw called up as Springbok injury crisis worsens
Bulls back-row Elrigh Louw has been called into the South Africa squad following a hamstring injury to second-row Riley Norton whi…
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'Your brain picks up there's less oxygen... it hits you from the start' - but does altitude still really matter?
The sign at the Loftus Versfeld tunnel mouth has stood there for years, but as rugby evolves, does altitude still offer a great ad…
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Ben Earl: England ‘focusing on ourselves’, not South Africa players’ reputations
Ben Earl insists England are focused on winning with style rather than on South Africa’s reputations when the rivals clash at El…
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Rassie Erasmus doubles down on Henry Pollock verdict
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus views Henry Pollock as England’s dangerman heading into Saturday’s Ellis Park collision.
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