Razor: Rassie’s had a couple late nights

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was surprised by Rassie Erasmus’ decision to name the Springbok match 23 for Saturday’s Test in Wellington on Monday. Erasmus waited until the Thursday to reveal his team for the Eden Park Test, which the Boks lost 24-17, but showed...

All Blacks call up hooker

George Bell has been drafted into the All Blacks squad to cover for injured hooker Codie Taylor ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Wellington. The 23-year-old Crusaders rake was called up just hours after helping Canterbury smash Southland 54-14 to...

Hooker relishing ‘surreal’ NZ experience

Newcomer Ethan Hooker says the Springboks remain focused on winning the Rugby Championship despite suffering a second defeat of the campaign. The Boks failed to breach New Zealand’s Eden Park fortress on Saturday as the All Blacks stretched their unbeaten run at the...
French firepower flattens Bok Women

French firepower flattens Bok Women

The Springbok Women will face New Zealand in the World Cup quarter-finals after suffering a heavy defeat to France in their final pool match. The French ran in nine tries as they hammered the South Africans 57-10 at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday. Having secured their...