Ardie on Jasper hit: I was nervous

Ardie on Jasper hit: I was nervous

All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea was relieved to not cop any punishment for a dubious tackle on Bok rival Jasper Wiese on Saturday, but boss Dave Rennie insisted it was fair. The All Blacks held on for a 33-16 win over the Springboks in the opening Test of the Rugby’s...

Rassie sweats on Bok flyers

Rassie Erasmus has provided an injury update on his two frontline wingers after the Springboks’ 33-16 loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The result means the tourists take a 1-0 lead in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series to Cape Town – where they enjoy...
Proud Rennie wary of Bok response

Proud Rennie wary of Bok response

Coach Dave Rennie and skipper Ardie Savea hailed the All Blacks’ composure to beat the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, but expect a fiery rematch in Cape Town next week. New Zealand scored five tries to one to claim a 33-16 win in the opening Test of the Rugby’s...

PSDT: We shot ourselves in the foot

Captain Pieter-Steph du Toit pulled no punches after the Springboks’ 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks, admitting the world champions were their own worst enemy. New Zealand produced a superb second-half performance to take a 1-0 series lead, while South Africa were left...