Fitzy identifies key to Ellis Park success

Legendary former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has pinpointed what could prove decisive in Saturday’s opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The 63-year-old, who led New Zealand to a historic series win on South...

Rassie: Series not won in game one

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says a strong start against the All Blacks at Ellis Park is vital, but insists the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series will not be decided on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The four-Test showdown kicks off at Ellis Park before...
Rassie explains Siya’s omission

Rassie explains Siya’s omission

Rassie Erasmus has shed light on his decision to leave Siya Kolisi out of the Springbok side to face the All Blacks on Saturday, while also reflecting on Damian de Allende’s 100th Test cap. Erasmus named the South African team for the first Test of the Rugby’s...

PSDT takes charge of Boks, ton up for Doogz

Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the Springboks in the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday, with fellow two-time World Cup winner Damian de Allende bringing up a huge milestone. De Allende will become just the 10th Bok to reach 100 Test caps...

All Blacks load up for Boks

Four players return to face the Springboks in the first Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at Ellis Park on Saturday. All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named scrumhalf Cam Roigard, winger Will Jordan and fullback Damian McKenzie in his starting backline, while...

Boks’ No 1 status at stake

The All Blacks will replace the Springboks as the world’s No 1-ranked team with a win at Ellis Park on Saturday. A victory by between one and 15 points would earn New Zealand 1.17 ranking points, with the Boks losing the same amount. That would take the All Blacks to...