It’s been 15 years since the World Rugby rankings were established, and the Springboks have never sunk any lower than this.
Oh dear. Rassie Erasmus has certainly got his work cut out with this Boks team. Following a dismal 32-19 defeat to Argentina on Saturday, South Africa slipped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings.
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The Springboks now have their backs to the wall after the wheels came off in Mendoza. Following a shaky performance against Argentina last night, the Springboks now have an uphill climb if they are to claim their first ever Rugby Championship title and coach Rassie Erasmus believes he should be the one shouldering the blame for the dismal showing.
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The All Blacks have stretched their lead in front, while the Boks stay put. The Springboks have stayed put in the World Rugby Rankings, despite opening their Rugby Championship campaign on a winning note.
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The system used to determine who made the cut has sparked some debate. Following the conclusion of the 2018 edition of Super Rugby last weekend, SANZAAR has named its Super Rugby Team of the Season with only one player from champions, the Crusaders cracking the nod.
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The Springboks will be eyeing a bonus-point win first up against the Pumas. Rassie Erasmus faces another big test as the Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, with the Springboks opening their campaign against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
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Cape Town – Dry, cool, benign breeze … so far, so good on the weather radar for conditions in often fickle Durban when South Africa launch their Rugby Championship 2018 campaign against Argentina on Saturday (17:05)
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