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All Blacks skipper returns for Bulls battle

Head coach Dave Rennie has turned to a familiar face to lead the All Blacks against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Veteran hooker Codie Taylor returns from a calf injury to captain the side. The tour captain had missed Tuesday’s 54-0 demolition of...

Mallett: Bulls will play for coach, fans

Nick Mallett expects the Vodacom Bulls to draw on the emotion of the occasion when they tackle the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The All Blacks arrive in Pretoria for the third match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour having beaten a competitive...

Mallett slams Sharks ‘boys’

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett suggests Griquas or the Boland Cavaliers could’ve put up a better fight against the All Blacks than a youthful Sharks outfit on Tuesday. He was frank in his assessment of the 54-0 loss by JP Pietersen’s charges at Kings Park, the...

All Blacks star open to SA sabbatical

A highly valued All Blacks talent is keen on a stint playing for a South African club before the next World Cup. Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot on Wednesday committed his long-term future to NZ Rugby by signing a new deal through to the end of 2029, but hasn’t ruled...

Bulls get Bok boost for All Blacks clash

Flyhalf Curwin Bosch is among four Springboks named in the Vodacom Bulls starting XV for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour match against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Fullback Willie le Roux, scrumhalf Embrose Papier and flank Marcell Coetzee also...

Bok props dominate Top 10 list

Thomas du Toit and Ox Nché are among the four Springboks who have been named in a ranking of the top 10 props in the world currently playing. Former Bath powerhouse Du Toit has been ranked No 1 by Planet Rugby, praised for his ability to play on both sides of the...

Mo’unga back in black for Bok showdown

Richie Mo’unga is heading to South Africa after being called up to the All Blacks squad for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. The 56-Test flyhalf is expected to fly out of Christchurch on Thursday after All Blacks coach Dave Rennie recalled him as a replacement for...

Coetzee: Bulls have to be clinical

Marcell Coetzee has warned his Vodacom Bulls side that ruthlessness will be non-negotiable against the All Blacks on Saturday. The 35-year-old loose forward is drawing on his own history against New Zealand, including that unforgettable night at Ellis Park in 2014, as...