South African rugby union player, versatile back for Stormers and Springboks
The Springboks have sealed a 2-1 series lead after a superb second-half display in Maryland, defeating the All Blacks in front of a near-capacity crowd. New Zealand fought hard but were unable to overturn the deficit as South Africa’s forward dominance and late tries sealed the win.
Scotland has defeated Argentina 41-32 in a test at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, with seven tries securing the win after early adversity. The performance strengthens Scotland’s 2026 form as they head to Pretoria for a decisive clash with South Africa.
South Africa has extended its Nations Championship lead with a 42-28 win over Wales, featuring debuts for Vusi Moyo and Jaco Williams. Erasmus rotates the squad, aiming to build depth while maintaining dominance. Wales, despite changes, cannot break the bite of the Springbok pack.
Scotland have forged a strong position in the Nations Championship, building momentum with a bonus-point win over Fiji after an intense first half. The side's depth has shone through as substitutes impacted the game, while Fiji showed moments of quality before Scotland finished stronger.
England has completed a demanding July tour with a win over Argentina, after traveling thousands of miles across continents. The side has faced sleep disruption and a compressed training camp, with calls for format changes growing as focus shifts to the autumn leg and a potential World Cup path.