Jake: All Blacks cottoned on to Bok tactics

Jake White argues the row from New Zealand on South Africa “walking around” at scrum time is less about cheating and more about the All Blacks matching a Springbok ploy. Writing for RugbyPass, White says the front row remains rugby’s most secretive battleground, where...

Lions seek redemption

The Lions will have revenge on their minds when they run out in Kimberley on Sunday for a Currie Cup semi-final against defending champions Griquas. The two sides meet in a repeat of last year’s final, when Griquas snatched the title at the death after flyhalf George...

‘Helluva athletes’ backed to hit Boks hard

The pace and power of loose forward Peter Lakai and prop George Bower could hold the key to victory for the All Blacks in the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Head coach Dave Rennie will start Lakai at blindside flanker for Saturday’s clash at FNB...

Darry embraces lineout repair job

All Blacks lock Sam Darry is relishing the chance to help solve one of the tourists’ biggest problems against the Springboks. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The opportunity is enormous for Darry. At 26 and with only 10 caps, the lock is the least experienced of the All...

All Blacks eye top spot

World Rugby rankings history will be made on Saturday if the All Blacks beat the Springboks at FNB Stadium. New Zealand will return to the summit regardless of their winning margin if they take a 2-1 lead in the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. It would mark...