Stransky: Boks need strong All Blacks

Former Springbok flyhalf Joel Stransky believes the All Blacks have played a defining role in shaping South African rugby, and says that history is what makes the rivalry so special. Stransky, who famously kicked the drop goal that secured the Springboks’ 1995 World...

‘Nervous’ Rassie savouring All Blacks duel

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted the enormity of Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener against the All Blacks is weighing heavily on both teams. With the Boks and All Blacks preparing to meet at Ellis Park, Erasmus revealed that the nerves are already...

Hansen on why Boks are stronger together

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen credits the Springboks’ success and status as the world’s No 1 side to playing for a cause bigger than themselves. South Africa head into Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener against New Zealand at Ellis Park as back-to-back...
De Allende’s understated greatness

De Allende’s understated greatness

Damian de Allende’s 100th Test cap is recognition of a player who has become the world’s premier inside centre. The looming milestone is celebrated in the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, with Mark Keohane examining why De Allende has been the gold standard at 12...

Rassie: Forget Wellington, only Saturday counts

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks won’t get carried away by their previous success against the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s opening Test at Ellis Park. The last time the two great rivals met was in Wellington last year, when the Boks turned around a narrow defeat...