The All Blacks’ weapon for Bok scrum war

by | Aug 19, 2026 | African Golf News

New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul suggests a fit-again Tyrel Lomax could be key to the All Blacks nullifying the Springboks’ set-piece power at Ellis Park on Saturday.  This weekend is the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, and Paul...

‘Underappreciated Pollard harshly labelled’

by | Aug 19, 2026 | African Golf News

Former England players Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson believe there is a lack of appreciation for what Handré Pollard can still offer the Springboks. Pollard has started just five of the Boks’ 18 Tests since the beginning of 2025 as Rassie Erasmus has continued to...

Williams taking nothing for granted

by | Aug 19, 2026 | African Golf News

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams has revealed a personal edge to Saturday’s Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Williams admitted he has family members who are All Blacks supporters, and that facing them, if selected, would carry...

Boks shed light on Siya, Ox injuries

by | Aug 19, 2026 | African Golf News

Assistant coach Felix Jones has delivered a fitness update on Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché, and revealed what the Springboks learned about the All Blacks from SA’s URC clubs. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Jones confirmed both are on course to be available for selection for...