The All Blacks lead the way in the standings after the second round of the 2023 Rugby Championship. Take a look at the log. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Rugby Championship log after Round 1: Springboks on top!
The Springboks lead the way in the standings after the opening round of the 2023 Rugby Championship. A look at the early log.
The All Blacks lead the way in the standings after the second round of the 2023 Rugby Championship. Take a look at the log. Photo: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
The Springboks lead the way in the standings after the opening round of the 2023 Rugby Championship.
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The Springboks beat Australia 43-12 in Pretoria on Saturday, while the All Blacks proved too strong for Argentina in their opener, winning 41-12 in Mendoza.
Both wins were good enough for bonus points while both losers left empty handed.
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In next weekend’s Round 2 matches, the Springboks will face the All Blacks in a potential Rugby Championship decider in Auckland on Saturday, 15 July.
The Test will take place at the little-known Mount Smart Stadium at 09:05 (SA time).
Australia will host Argentina in Parramatta at 11:30 (SA time).
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The Springboks side to face the All Blacks will be announced at 09:00 (SA time) on Tuesday, 11 July.
Be sure to bookmark The South African website for all the build-up news ahead of next weekend’s blockbuster clash.
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