The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Borthwick claims players were not fit enough for Tests after South Africa loss

Steve Borthwick does not believe he will be sacked despite poor results while Freddie Stewart says the players should shoulder the blame

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

England players should be held accountable for run of defeats – Jamie George

South Africa emerged 29-20 winners at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

The only thing Steve Borthwick’s England are developing is a losing habit

A fifth defeat in succession, this time to South Africa, is latest evidence of the damaging limitations of this team

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024

India's T20I record in 2024: A year of domination marked by World Cup success

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team concluded their final T20I assignment in record-breaking fashion. With Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma at the forefront, India scored a massive 283 - their second highest T20I total - at Johannesburg. The massive score put South Africa more or less out of the equation…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2024

Eben Etzebeth shows why he is the heart and soul of South Africa

Lock shines with ruthless display of energy and aggression for a team who know how to win playing within themselves

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

Steve Borthwick feels he still has RFU’s backing after England’s latest loss

England have lost their last five games.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

England 20-29 South Africa: Steve Borthwick's side entertaining again but Springboks extend losing run

Pressure building on Steve Borthwick as disappointing autumn continued

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win

Steve Borthwick’s side answered a few questions about their direction but ultimately fell to a 29-20 defeat against the Springboks

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024