Springboks Slide To Victory
While the rain dampened spirits in Sydney, it thrashed into Pretoria like a hurricane and threw out any expectations of what might have been.
No Winners In Rain-Soaked Sydney
Leave it to the weather to get in the way of a good match. Neither side was able to get much purchase with ball in hand, and tries were nowhere to be seen.
Preview – South Africa vs Argentina
Loftus Versfeld is just about the last place you’d want to try to get an elusive first win, but that’s the challenge Argentina are faced with on Saturday.
Preview – Australia vs New Zealand
The Waratahs might have emerged victorious in Super Rugby, but that doesn’t necessarily translate into success for Australia when the All Blacks come to town.
Preview – South Africa vs Wales
There’s no two ways about it, Wales were pulverised in Durban on Saturday, and there’s little reason to think it will be any different in Nelspruit.
Preview – United States vs Canada
After the heartbreaking result in Toronto, Canada has to pick its socks up and get back to business against a US Eagles side who are well on the skids.
Preview – Australia vs France
Rugby fans are hoping and praying that these two remember to put on their attacking boots after boring us to tears in Melbourne.
Preview – New Zealand vs England
The All Blacks look to make it a clean sweep against a resilient England side, who will in turn be dead set on salvaging something from their tour.
Preview – Japan vs Italy
The Brave Blossoms have returned home to Tokyo where they host Italy in an effort to win their 10th consecutive match, a record for the rising nation.
Preview – Fiji vs Samoa
Fiji host the Manu Samoa for a chance to possibly win the Pacific Nations Cup, though it’s unclear after the hack-job the IRB have made of the tournament.