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Matfield feeling the pressure

Matfield feeling the pressure

South Africa captain Victor Matfield has admitted to feeling the pressure ahead of the Springboks Tri-Nations clash with Australia where his team are facing a third successive loss on the trot. FULL STORY >>

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O'Brien blasts Matfield and De Villiers

O'Brien blasts Matfield and De Villiers

Both Peter de Villiers and Victor Matfield are set for a run-in with the International Rugby Board (IRB) with regards to their post-match comments concerning referee Matt Goddard.

De Villiers sticks to his guns

De Villiers sticks to his guns

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has named his side to face Australia in Saturday's Tri-Nations clash at ABSA Stadium in Durban, making just two changes.

De Villiers has the breakdown blues

De Villiers has the breakdown blues

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has called for regular pre-game meetings between the coaching staff and the appointed referee in a bid to eliminate any confusion surrounding current breakdown rulings that hampered the Boks in their 0-19 loss to the All Blacks over the weekend.

Habana facing uphill fitness race

Habana facing uphill fitness race

South Africa have suffered a further setback to their slim Tri-Nations hopes with the news that star wing Bryan Habana is expected to miss Saturday's fixture against Australia.

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