World Cup winner recalled into Springboks squad following injuries
Stormers flanker and Springbok Deon Fourie has been called into the Springboks ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series.
Ben Smith
09 Aug 2026, 20:32
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A big performance from No.8 Cameron Hanekom lifted the Springboks while the kick heavy game plan pressured Argentina and kept terr…
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Pressure mounting on Boks to 'blow this All Black team off the park'
New Zealand radio & media pundit Mark Watson believes that all the pressure is on the Springboks as expectations of a 4-0 series v…
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All Blacks-Springboks series a battle of slow versus fast
Although they have fast athletes out wide, South Africa are playing a slow game with the ball, and you can assume they want it off…
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'Remember, he's insurance': Richie Mo'unga firming as a back-up option for All Blacks
Ex-All Black winger Jeff Wilson believes that Richie Mo'unga has settled as an insurance option for the All Blacks during the Sout…
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'They’re going to double-team him': Ex-All Black captain Read identifies forward pack weakness
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has identified a tactical weakness in the forward pack that he believes will be exploited by …
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'Guys are going to get tired': Ex-Bok prop Kitshoff predicts 3-1 series win for South Africa
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has predicted a 3-1 series victory for South Africa over the All Blacks in the Greatest Riva…
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It was crisis mode for the All Blacks that triggered an introspective look at the team's tactics, selections and operations. From …
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'It's tough for him': All Blacks reveal plan for Beauden Barrett on South African tour
All Blacks head coach has revealed the plan for first five Beauden Barrett with the veteran set to play the first game of the tour…
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Why the All Blacks were forced into 'obvious' call to leave Ardie Savea home
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the early stages of the tour to South Africa with Rennie and his coaching team making a s…
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The announcement of the 44-man touring squad to South Africa featured a number of surprises in the loose forwards including Crusad…
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'Couldn't stop shaking': Why Dave Rennie called up Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has detailed the shock that newly selected All Black squad member Semisi Tupou Ta'ieloa had when…
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Uncapped Moana Pasifika forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa has been tipped to make the All Blacks squad according to a report.
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All Black great Ma'a Nonu leaves Toulon for new role at South African club
All Black great Ma'a Nonu will join South African club Hollywood Bet Sharks after finishing his second stint with Top 14 club Toul…
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'Small steps': The ex-All Blacks coach in charge of reshaping Wallabies defence
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