by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
The Springbok-All Blacks rivalry has long been rugby’s defining contest, and in Cape Town on Saturday it will be reflected in an extraordinary statistic. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The Springboks will field a starting XV carrying 1,012 Test caps against the All...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli has been ruled out of the second Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium. World Rugby confirmed on Thursday that Amashukeli has not recovered from illness and will be replaced by Australian Angus Gardner for...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to his match 23 for Saturday’s second Test against the Springboks in Cape Town. Three changes come in the starting lineup, with Leroy Carter replacing Josh Moorby on the left wing, Simon Parker coming in at blindside...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
All Blacks loosehead prop George Bower chatted to former New Zealand scrumhalf Brad Weber about “that” set-piece moment in the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Dave Rennie’s men found themselves under pressure midway through the second half of last week’s...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
Ben Smith has defended flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, arguing an ill-suited Springbok game plan explains his below-par performances since recent surgery. Feinberg-Mngomezulu will play off the bench against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, deputising for...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
Stormers XXIII captain Ezekiel Ngobeni expects the Lions to exert pressure on himself and halfback partner Kyle Smith at Ellis Park on Friday. Smith was outstanding in the Stormers’ 50-26 victory over the Vodacom Bulls XV at Loftus Versfeld last week, while Ngobeni...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
Stormers XXIII coach Tom Dawson-Squibb says his injury-hit side have a spring in their step as they prepare for Friday night’s crucial Currie Cup clash against the Lions. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Stormers are fifth on the standings, with victory essential if they are...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
Rassie Erasmus has asked Springbok fans to remain silent during the haka. How do you think they should respond? Before kick-off at Ellis Park last Saturday, the 60,000-strong crowd fell eerily silent as the All Blacks laid down the challenge following a request from...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
All Blacks icon Dan Carter has picked three World Cup-winning Springbok greats in his all-time dream team. Selecting his best of the best for Ruck.co.uk, Carter’s team includes 10 World Cup winners and six former World Rugby Player of the Year winners. A 2007 World...
by HolAdmin | Aug 27, 2026 | African Golf News
In the latest episode of Rassie on Alles, Rassie Erasmus, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick unpack the challenge and vibe of a Springboks-All Blacks clash in Cape Town. WATCH: Rassie on haka, All Blacks resurgence Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch:...
