Mallett: Where the match will be won or lost
Nick Mallett says the All Blacks can upset the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday by dominating the world champions in one key facet of the game.
Time for Boks to dominate All Blacks
The Springboks should focus on playing the team in front of them rather than the rich legacy of the All Blacks jersey in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Ian Foster: New Zealand’s R30m mistake?
Ian Foster has reportedly been told by senior New Zealand Rugby officials to resign if the All Blacks fail to show any ‘definitive improvements’ against the Springboks.
Watch: Pollard pumped for ‘brutal’ All Blacks Test
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says the intensity experienced in a Springboks-All Blacks Test match is unlike any other in international rugby.
Watch: Foster’s imposters must brace for boklash
Mark Keohane, The Money Man and Zelim Nel are revved up in anticipation of what the Boks are going to do to the reeling All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
All Blacks to spoil Marx milestone
Lock Scott Barrett says the All Blacks will rain on the Springboks’ parade as Malcolm Marx celebrates his 50th Test cap when the old foes clash at a “hostile” Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
Foster fights for survival as Nienaber tries to silence critics
New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber battles to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.
‘Overwhelmed’ Clarke surprised by All Blacks start
Recalled All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke didn’t expect to be in the vanguard of New Zealand’s quest for redemption when they battle the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Foster: All Blacks will man up to Boks
Head coach Ian Foster says a “smart and physical” approach from the All Blacks is the ticket to victory over the Springboks when the arch-rivals battle on Saturday.
Stats and facts: The numbers behind the Boks vs All Blacks
Get all the important numbers that matter provided by Opta for the Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Mbombela on Saturday.
