'That's the biggest challenge for him now': The Dan Carter verdict on SFM
Legendary All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has described South Africa No.10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as a "rare talent", but has sa…
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Analysis
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
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'That was interesting with Rassie, something you don't often see': Victor Matfield
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has highlighted the difference between the two benches in the All Blacks' 33-16 win ov…
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Mike Blair: 'We've got so much growth in us, there's more we can do'
"We're really pleased with five tries, I was just being to Jordie Barrett there, and I was saying to him like, there's there's so …
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Opinion
You don't pick Handre Pollard to score tries
Despite the idea that Erasmus keeps everyone second guessing, the repeated patterns in team naming and selection make the Springbo…
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Interview
Fabian Holland: 'I feel like I've elevated myself as a person but also as an athlete'
Fabian Holland has picked up where he left off in the black jersey, returning from a six-month stint on the sidelines to play a cr…
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'Poked a bear': Neil Barnes on the Springboks' response awaiting the All Blacks
The Kiwis, who head into the second Test match with seven wins from seven games in 2026, are preparing for a Springboks bounce-bac…
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Springboks concede famous bench tactic finally 'backfired' against All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has conceded that his famous 6/2 bench tactic "backfired" on his team against the All Blacks …
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'On a beggar's ration, New Zealand gave Rassie Erasmus' Springboks a dig in the ribs'
The All Blacks' scrum stood up admirably as New Zealand reminded South Africa of the stark difference between winning possession a…
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Erasmus explains Feinberg-Mngomezulu decision in Bok 10 merry-go-round
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Handre Pollard has delivered for the Springboks "under extreme pressure" when explaini…
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Injuries take toll on Boks with 4 changes to XV as Erasmus makes peculiar Kolisi move
Rassie Erasmus has named his South Africa side to take on the All Blacks in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, wi…
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Jason Ryan likens All Blacks' scrum battle to '12 rounds of boxing'
Ryan, speaking to Scotty & Izzy on Sport Nation NZ, Ryan described how he saw the scrum battle from up in the coaching box at…
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Rassie Erasmus sends two Springboks back to their club
Two members of Rassie Erasmus’ extended South Africa squad have been released to the Lions for Tuesday night’s clash with the …
Richie Mo'unga weighs in on the All Blacks' new attacking game plan
According to Mo'unga, it hasn't taken him long to adjust to the new game-plan, and in fact, it's something the 32-year-old is exci…
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International
Opinion
The Springboks' brawn was impressive, but the brains were sadly lacking
The brawn was impressive at Ellis Park, but the brains were sadly lacking and it was an incredibly untidy performance for a team t…
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International
Analysis
Grant Williams was targetted in defence by the All Blacks
New Zealand already had a recipe that worked, yet Erasmus and his team went again with Williams. For the second time, it backfired…
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Richie Mo'unga on Ruben Love's rise amid All Blacks No.10 battle
"It's really special. It's been a long time, but I'm just really grateful to be back in this environment, thankful to Rens and the…
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Richie Mo'unga not the only new face in All Blacks team to play Lions
Patrick Tuipulotu will captain an overhauled All Blacks team to play the Lions in the final midweek game of the Rugby's Greatest R…
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Springboks fans demand return of one player in particular ahead of Cape Town
Springboks fans have urged Rassie Erasmus to bring Handré Pollard back into the starting picture for next week's Cape Town Test a…
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'100% legal': The All Blacks tactic that surprised Rassie Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus was left surprised by the unexpected defensive tactic by the All Blacks in the 33-16 loss in …
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International
Opinion
All Blacks never-say-die grit pays as Rassie sinks his own ship
The All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks was a classic story of weathering the storm and winning the little moments that matte…
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'Walking around': Rennie questions Springbok scrumming tactic after set piece struggle
The All Blacks scrum came under immense pressure all afternoon in Johannesburg with the visitors unable to stabilise the set piece…
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'It was the right call': Dave Rennie weighs in on Ardie Savea's tackle on Jasper Wiese
A dramatic turning point in the All Blacks 33-16 win over the Springboks came with the All Blacks looking to land the definitive b…
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All Blacks draft in experienced prop and one-Test lock amid injury concerns
Both squad members will miss the Lions midweek fixture, and will be under a concussion protocol cloud ahead of the second Test in …
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Damian McKenzie: All Blacks won waiting game of Ellis Park altitude
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie urged patience and trust in the game plan during the halftime break at Ellis Park on Saturday ni…
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'Nothing in that game': Rennie delivers blunt assessment after victory over Boks
"Ethan de Groot was crook overnight, and but yeah, look, we're really happy with with the effort up front, and scrum was really …
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Rassie: 'It's nice now to go into the next game as the underdogs'
Rassie Erasmus has willingly surrendered the world No.1 tag after the Springboks' 33-16 defeat at the hands of Dave Rennie's All B…
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'Serious shift': All Blacks MOTM reflects on 17-point Ellis Park triumph
The All Blacks were vastly improved in the second half, specifically in the scrum, where George Bower, Fletcher Newell, and Asafo …
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International
Opinion
The Springboks got drunk on their own hype
Wellington, 2025. New Zealand beaten by a record score. 43-10. Thirty-six unanswered points in the second half. A brace for Chesli…
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Non-South Africa fans making same observation after Ellis Park loss
South Africa’s 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park prompted a wave of reaction from rugby fans and pundits alike, with …
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International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 1st Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The visitors managed the second half expertly, while the Springboks were ill-disciplined and erratic defensively.
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Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 1st Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Springboks player ratings: South Africa started Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in disastrous fashion, losing 33-16 to the All Blacks on …
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All Blacks win instant classic to open Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series
Even by Ellis Park standards, Saturday evening's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series opener was a raw and vicious encounter.
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Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Ospreys eye up 6'9 ex-Waratahs lock
All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea could emerge as a surprise, ambitious target for a cross-code switch to the NRL expansion outfit PN…
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All Blacks forced into late change ahead of game one vs Boks
The change is a straight swap, meaning the starting loose forward trio of Tupou Vaa'i, Luke Jacobson and Ardie Savea will remain i…
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Ardie Savea: Playing the Springboks 'takes you to places where you question yourself'
Ardie Savea is back in the All Blacks camp and is "hungry to get going" after two weeks of rest, during which he watched his team…
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