‘Sacha has done wonderful things for us’

‘Sacha has done wonderful things for us’

Rassie Erasmus backs the Springbok halfback pairing of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams on Saturday, along with his choice of Cobus Wiese as his preferred lock cover. Erasmus was speaking on Thursday after naming the Bok team to face the All Blacks at...
Watch: Rassie on ‘world class’ De Villiers

Watch: Rassie on ‘world class’ De Villiers

Rassie Erasmus explains what separates flank Paul de Villiers from his counterparts. De Villiers will wear the No 6 jersey against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. MORE: Rassie explains Siya’s omission High praise from Rassie Erasmus on Paul de Villiers who...

Rennie: All Blacks ready to empty the tank

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says his side is aware of the challenge awaiting them at the Springboks’ Ellis Park “mecca”. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Rennie on Thursday described this week’s squad selection as one of the toughest calls of his tenure, revealing that...

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...