Proud Pollard praises Boks for attritional win over Wallabies
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard heaped praise on his teammates for fighting their way back from last week's heartbreaking defeat to a gritty win in Cape Town.
Wallabies superstar Tom Wright sidelined with ACL injury
Wright went down in the opening minutes of Saturday's 30-22 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town, clutching at his knee. He was helped off the field shortly after.
Wallabies officials have since confirmed his worst fears and Wright is on his way back to Australia for surgery.
"Scans have confirmed fullback Tom Wright suffered an ACL injury in last night's Test against South Africa in Cape Town," the statement said via social media.
"He will return home with the group today to see specialists this week."
Wallaby boss Joe Schmidt has several options to replace Wright, with the likes of Max Jorgensen and Andrew Kellaway in good touch. Alternatively, Schmidt could push Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to fullback, where he plays for the Waratahs.
Wright has been in flying form in the gold jersey. The winger was one of their best during the British and Irish Lions series and backed it up with a try against the Boks in last week's famous win.
Rassie Eramsus hails balanced Boks after Rugby Championship retribution
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus welcomed a morale-boosting victory over Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, but his eyes remain firmly on the Rugby Championship crown.
Argentina claim stunning victory over All Blacks for the first time on home soil
The Los Pumas defeated the All Blacks 29-23 to blow the Rugby Championship race wide open in Buenos Aires on Saturday night.
Late Etzebeth try seals gutsy Springbok victory over resilient Wallabies
The Springboks held off a tenacious Wallabies outfit 30-22 in Cape Town on Saturday, showing tremendous grit to clinch the victory and reignite their Rugby Championship campaign.