Eskom expects breakdown onslaught

Springbok openside flank Marco van Staden believes the All Blacks’ breakdown contesting will be “on another level” at Eden Park on Saturday. The Boks were rattled at the rucks by the Wallabies in both of their recent Rugby Championship matches, with the defeat at...

Fitzy backs All Blacks to beat ‘tired’ Boks

Sean Fitzpatrick believes the All Blacks will be “desperate” to beat the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday. The legendary All Blacks captain, speaking on the DSPN podcast with Martin Devlin, said he was confident in the direction Scott Robertson’s side is heading,...

Ackers turns to Currie Cup for URC prep

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls’ Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday is “a great rehearsal for what lies ahead”. URC mentor Ackermann has taken over the reins from Phiwe Nomlomo for the Bulls’ final fixture of the domestic...
‘All Blacks know what’s coming’

‘All Blacks know what’s coming’

All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen says his side will need courage, precision and adaptability to overcome the Springboks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden Park. The New Zealanders were put through their paces in Auckland on Tuesday, as they...