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...

‘Excited’ Kolbe ready to dazzle Eden Park

Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe says there’s no bigger stage in world rugby than facing the All Blacks at Eden Park. The winger was on Tuesday relishing the chance to measure himself against the No 1-ranked team on the planet. “For me personally, every opportunity...

Sititi ready for Bok ‘big boys’ test

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi says facing the Springboks remains one of rugby’s toughest challenges. The 22-year-old was fired up on Tuesday for the chance to take on the reigning Rugby Championship and World Cup champions at Eden Park this Saturday. “The...

Wallabies out to bury ghosts of Pumas humiliation

Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen says their record 67-27 loss to Argentina in Santa Fe a year ago, sparked the team’s turnaround. That heavy loss sparked wild calls for the Lions tour to be shifted to South Africa. “It’s hard to say it helped,” Jorgensen reflected this...