South African rugby union lock, paces with Springboks and Panasonic Wild Knights
South Africa has taken a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with Baltimore set to host the fourth Test. World Rugby is exploring US games to boost revenue and profile, while unions weigh the idea against potential backlash from traditional locales.
Australia defeats South Africa in a dramatic Perth Test, extending Les Kiss’s unbeaten run. The Wallabies build a high‑scoring lead before a late, multi‑yellow-card fightback by the Springboks narrows the gap, but a final push falls short.
France have defeated South Africa 21-19 in a dramatic rugby test, with Antoine Dupont’s tactical setup and a late South African comeback overshadowed by injuries and controversial calls. Ntamack’s shoulder injury compounds France’s fly-half crisis ahead of a tougher schedule.