Rugby Union Today: Springboks’ Rugby Championship preview

David Skippers

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview South Africa’s Rugby Championship chances while Rory Duncan is set to leave Worcester Warriors.

What’s on the site

With the Rugby Championship set to get underway on Saturday, we take a closer look at how the Springbok are set to fare in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Worcester Warriors head coach Rory Duncan could be leaving the Premiership club after they gave him permission to talk to other clubs.

What’s in the news

Australia second-row Rory Arnold has revealed that the Wallabies will be using some of the tactics which proved so successful for the Brumbies in Super Rugby this year.

Meanwhile, former Saracens and Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch said the Pumas will benefit from the Jaguares’ successful Super Rugby campaign when they play in this year’s Rugby Championship.

Elsewhere, the Cheetahs have revealed that they have signed four new players for their 2019/20 PRO14 campaign.

What’s on social media

The Reds announced that Wallabies utility back James O’Connor has rejoined them and Rugby Australia through until 2021.

What’s on TV

The focus shifts to the international game and the start of this year’s Rugby Championship will be broadcast on Sky Sports with South Africa and Argentina hosting Australia and New Zealand respectively. The second round of the Currie Cup also gets underway in Kimberley on Friday.

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