Blair takes Bok team with a ‘pinch of salt’

Assistant coach Mike Blair says the All Blacks aren’t wasting energy analysing Springbok line-ups that may change and instead prepare for South Africa’s ethos, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Rassie Erasmus named the Bok 23 for Saturday’s third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest...

Rassie fires more shots at Rennie

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has accused All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie of bypassing official channels by airing his grievances about the Boks’ scrum technique in public. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Rennie had suggested after Saturday’s second Test in Cape...

Rassie: Kurt-Lee’s a quality player

Rassie Erasmus welcomed Kurt-Lee Arendse back into the Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, while explaining the need for continuity. Erasmus made four changes and one positional switch to the team that beat the All Blacks...
Kolbe at fullback for Calabash clash

Kolbe at fullback for Calabash clash

Coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes and one positional switch to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The front row of Ox Nché, Malcolm Marx and Wilco Louw, which started the second Test at...

All Blacks slammed over ‘aimless’ kicking

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Ant Strachan has taken aim at New Zealand’s kicking strategy after their 33-26 defeat to the Springboks in Cape Town. The All Blacks kicked 23 times in the second Test, four more than in the first Test at Ellis Park, while the Boks...

Boks dominate Sanzaar XV

Seven Springboks have been named in a Sanzaar Team of the Week following the No 1-ranked team’s 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. RugbyPass compiled a combined XV from the weekend’s two southern hemisphere Tests, with South Africa and New...

‘Rassie the Lex Luthor of rugby’

New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul argues Rassie Erasmus has crossed the line and World Rugby must stand up to him before he becomes bigger than the game. Writing for the New Zealand Herald, Paul argues the Springbok boss operates within rugby’s laws but outside...

Watch: Black Fern’s emotional SA arrival

New Zealand Women outside back Amy du Plessis received a special welcome after landing in South Africa on Sunday. The 27-year-old, who was born in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, was overcome by emotion after seeing her grandfather for the first time since 2022. According...

All Blacks reveal hit-back plan

Centre Quinn Tupaea says the All Blacks remain confident they can turn the tide in the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks. New Zealand fell 33-26 at Cape Town Stadium after conceding early momentum, but fought back to give...