Test picks: Boks by double digits!

The SARugbymag.co.za team have unanimously backed the Springboks to beat the All Blacks and clinch the Freedom Cup on Saturday by an average margin of more than 10 points.

Frans an unsung Bok hero

The unheralded Frans Malherbe’s panda-like appearance belies one of the world’s great scrum anchors and a Springbok with an unbelievable work rate on defence.

Foster fears Duane ‘one-two punch’

The return of influential Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen could be the knockout blow for embattled All Blacks head coach Ian Foster when the arch-rivals clash on Saturday.

Desperate All Blacks turn to Richie

All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga gets his first start of 2022 with tighthead prop Fletcher Newell set to make his Test debut against the Springboks on Saturday.

Kitshoff to show All Blacks who’s boss

Loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff says the Springbok pack is fired up to completely dominate the All Blacks when the heavyweights trade blows at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Watch: Men in black smash Bok fan

Let’s hope security for the Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday is as quick to pounce on any pitch invaders as these two ‘hitmen’.

Sharpshooter: Jannie takes aim at Frans

After unleashing a monster kick to boot Werner Greeff into touch, Frans Steyn now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most clutch Springbok goal-kicker.

Watch: Cooper, the king of skill

Injured Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will have plenty of time to hone his sublime handling skills in time for next year’s World Cup.

Duane ‘switched on’ for All Blacks duel

Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Watch: Beauden ‘back’ for Bok battle

Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.