by HolAdmin | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News
Pieter-Steph du Toit insists the Springboks must be switched on to the threat from the All Blacks on Saturday, in what the skipper expects will be a fast and furious encounter. Captaining the Boks for the fourth time this season in the absence of the injured Siya...
by HolAdmin | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Paul de Villiers is “the right person” to start at openside flank for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 23-year-old will earn his fourth Test cap after coach Rassie Erasmus opted not to select...
by HolAdmin | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News
All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea is champing at the bit to lock eyes with the Springbok “warriors” in an epic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry spectacle at Ellis Park on Saturday. Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Friday, the 32-year-old said he was relishing his return...
by HolAdmin | Aug 21, 2026 | African Golf News
Ex-All Blacks star Andrew Mehrtens has warned New Zealand face a “mountain to climb” against the Springboks on Saturday, with the match intensity set to top a World Cup final. Mehrtens, who won 70 Test caps and scored 967 points between 1995 and 2004, was speaking on...
by HolAdmin | Aug 21, 2026 | African Golf News
New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul says Rassie Erasmus’ “dubious behaviour” could turn the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series “toxic”. Paul argues that the Springbok coach’s approach during the build-up to Saturday’s first Test at Ellis Park suggests he is...
by HolAdmin | Aug 21, 2026 | African Golf News
Former Sharks coach John Plumtree has identified an area where the Springboks could exploit an All Blacks side that has impressed him on attack. Speaking on the PlayZN TMO podcast, Plumtree praised New Zealand’s ability to create opportunities during their three tour...
