All Blacks back Goodhue for Bok clash
Coach Steve Hansen has made four changes to the All Blacks starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Springboks at Loftus.
De Allende to return for Boks
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel are set to start their 11th Test as a centre combination in the Springboks’ clash against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
Gardner to referee Loftus clash
Australian Angus Gardner will be the referee for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Pretoria on Saturday.
‘All Blacks will be firing at 120%’
Handré Pollard says the Springboks have to be prepared to match the intensity and accuracy of a fired-up All Blacks side this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
‘All Blacks will beat Bok rush’
Ryan Crotty says the All Blacks will look to exploit the weakness in the Springbok defensive system when the two heavyweights clash at Loftus Versfeld. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Crotty: I’d take Taylor over Marx
Ryan Crotty says Codie Taylor has what it takes to best opposite number Malcolm Marx in what should be a bruising forward battle at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Watch: All Blacks press conference
All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty and hooker Codie Taylor address the media in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Flo to lend Boks breakdown bite
The selection of Francois Louw at No 8 could well prove a solution to the Springbok breakdown woes, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Hansen: Williams is world class
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hailed Sonny Bill Williams’ unique set of skills ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
Watch: All Blacks settle into Joburg
The All Blacks arrived in Johannesburg and adjusted to the time zone with a series of mini-challenges.
