Cape Town – The Springboks’ resolve to secure the Tri-Nations title as soon as possible would have been strengthened by Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup Test between Australia and New Zealand.

The All Blacks won 19-18 in Sydney thanks to a late penalty by flyhalf Dan Carter, who was making his return to Test rugby...............


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Matt Giteau is a gifted player, but his tactical kicks in Sydney were so poor that even Joe Rokocoko looked good under the high balls that came his way........


The Wallabies will only know the status of Rocky Elsom (ankle), Berrick Barnes (neck, possible concussion) and Nathan Sharpe (shoulder) this week.


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