International
Opinion
Jake White: My glaring concern hanging over the Boks before decider
Having coached in the Top 14 with Montpellier, I always like to keep an eye on affairs in France. With the first round of games, t…
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The Kennedy Tsimba shift series part three: Willie le Roux on the art of adaptability
South Africa learned to adapt quicker, and more effectively, to unstructured 'shifts' in their third Test win over the All Blacks.
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Bok Wiese sheds light on tense off-field encounter with All Blacks
Springbok strong man Jasper Wiese has revealed the tense atmosphere on the charter plane shared by the South African and New Zeala…
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‘I know we’re getting a bit older’: Etzebeth addresses Boks' age profile
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has highlighted the benefits of having an ageing squad, saying "experience is quite important" as …
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'Talent, neglect and deprivation' - the fight to save South Africa's Eastern Cape hotbed
Through apartheid, poverty and financial crises, this special province continues to defy the odds, but investment is needed to sto…
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‘The All Blacks are back… and they are most certainly World Cup contenders’
Despite falling 2-1 down in their series with South Africa, New Zealand have shown they are good enough to challenge for global gl…
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Rennie confirms changes will be made to All Blacks team for Baltimore
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed they will make changes to the 23 for the Baltimore Test.
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Mike Blair names one 'great stat' and one likely change to the All Blacks' attack
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair says his focus in the final week of the Greatest Rivalry tour, as his team seeks a series-level…
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John Smit makes huge all-time Malcolm Marx claim ahead of All Blacks finale
Former South Africa captain John Smit has declared Malcolm Marx not only the best player in the world, but the greatest hooker to …
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Dave Rennie on ABs lineout: 'There's no Brodie Retallick or Sam Whitelock out there'
Rennie isn't shying away from the facts surrounding the set-piece, but knows there are areas where the All Blacks can improve.
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International
Opinion
Trying to withstand the Springboks shove is not working
The All Blacks on the other hand, are trying to withstand the shove, a passive approach. They want a stable platform and are tryin…
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International
Analysis
The numbers behind the Wallabies’ uphill battle against the Springboks
There is so much in these numbers that shows the Wallabies’ chopping and changing at the selection table has not allowed a basel…
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International
Opinion
This All Black team is full of Chiefs who haven't won anything
The best All Black teams of my lifetime have been dominated by Auckland/Blues players or Cantabrians/Crusaders. Preeminent teams, …
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Dave Rennie highlights issue leading to All Blacks’ set-piece struggles
Both sides travelled to Washington, DC together on the same plane from Johannesburg, allowing the players to interact outside of t…
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Springboks not trying to 'contain' All Blacks attack says Erasmus
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus believes his team must outscore the All Blacks rather than restrain them in order to secure a…
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Erasmus stays consistent with just two changes for Springboks in Baltimore
The Springboks have named their 23 to play the All Blacks in Baltimore, sticking firm with most of the starting team that secured …
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How the unplanned arrival of Manie Libbok turned the green and gold tide against New Zealand
The fly-half entered the fray after Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw, and turned the Springboks from ball winners to ball users against…
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Victor Matfield: 'That always happens... the expectations are so high for him'
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to be the Springboks first-choice fly-half moving…
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Mike Blair frustrated after another Test plagued by missed 'opportunities'
Blair felt that the All Blacks put the experienced Springboks players under pressure at times, but couldn't capitalise on the mome…
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International
Opinion
The five moments that cost the All Blacks in Soweto
The All Blacks had plenty of chances in the third Test in South Africa to claim a historic 2-1 result on South African soil.
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'Humble pie': Neil Barnes on Springboks' dominant set-piece display
"You can't hide from it? Their set piece is pretty damn dominant, and they get a gravy train of penalties from it," Barnes admitte…
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All Blacks trim squad for Baltimore as nine players return home
Rennie said All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea was also unlikely to feature after picking up an MCL injury in the second half.
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Rassie Erasmus on scrum battle between Boks and All Blacks
Springboks head coach has complimented the All Blacks scrum in the wake of the 29-24 win Soweto in the third Test of the Greatest …
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'Hopefully me and Dave will have a beer. His will be a little bit more bitter'
Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa still have work to do before they can claim Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry hono…
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Malcolm Marx is rugby's greatest bully
Then Malcolm Marx arrived his team under pressure, stooping low to dislodge the ball with a brutal...
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'Nic White diving school': Cam Roigard under fire for tip tackle incident with Reinach
All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard has been accused of diving during the incident late in the first half with Cobus Reinach.
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Les Kiss on the Springboks challenge after Wallabies make history
Australia coach Les Kiss insists the Wallabies will be “up for the fight” when they meet two-time defending Rugby World Cup wi…
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'Please don't see it as boasting': Rassie Erasmus on advantage over Dave Rennie's All Blacks
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has assessed Dave Rennie's All Blacks after taking a 2-1 advantage in the Greatest Rivalry se…
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Dave Rennie's 12-word verdict on the Springbok scrum in Soweto
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie delivered a short and sweet summation of the scrum battle after his team fell to a 29-24 defeat …
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Rassie Erasmus provides significant Cheslin Kolbe injury update
Speaking to media in Johannesburg, Erasmus gave an update on the health of his squad before travelling to Baltimore.
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Dave Rennie weighs in on Leroy Carter's defensive display against Boks
The 62-year-old head coach added that the response hurt them more than the tackle.
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The surprising Eben Etzebeth moment that caught Bok fans offguard
Chalk it down as 'something you don't see every day', at least not on a Test field when Eben Etzebeth is playing for the Springbok…
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International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | 3rd Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026
The second half, though, was a completely different contest. The All Blacks were inaccurate, and the Springboks swarmed the visito…
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Springbok power reigns supreme in Greatest Rivalry thriller
FNB Stadium was roaring for the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatet Rivalry series in Soweto, with 85,000 fans recognising the his…
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 3rd Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks built a 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday, defeating the All Bla…
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'They don't play hide and seek': Springboks react to All Blacks' selection tweaks
The Springboks say the All Blacks have sent a message with their selections for the third Test of the Greatest Rivalry series, and…
