Boks vs All Blacks: Showdown of the speedsters
In anticipation of the first clash of 2022 between the Springboks and All Blacks in the Republic, SA Rugby mag previews the looming back-three battle.
Watch: Cheslin, the scourge of All Blacks
The Springboks will unfortunately have to face the All Blacks in the Republic without Cheslin Kolbe, who memorably turned New Zealand inside out for the world champions at Japan 2019.
Stick: Boks not focused on All Blacks
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are concentrated solely on improving their game before preparing for back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks in the Republic.
Classic clashes: Steyn puts All Blacks to the sword
As we wait for the 2022 Rugby Championship to kick off with the 102nd Test between the Springboks and All Blacks, take a look back at when Morne Steyn set a new individual record in Durban in 2009.
‘Wounded’ All Blacks revved up for Boks
Head coach Ian Foster says the embattled All Blacks will overcome a notoriously slow start to the season and bounce back to form when New Zealand battle the Springboks in the Republic.
On this day: Rossouw rips apart All Blacks
On 25 July, 1998, Pieter Rossouw gutted the All Blacks with a defence-splitting try to clinch the Springboks a famous win in Wellington.
Kurt-Lee to wing it against All Blacks?
Kurt-Lee Arendse is a contender to replace Cheslin Kolbe in the starting lineup when the Springboks host the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship opener in Nelspruit on 6 August.
Plumtree chopped as All Blacks axe coaches
New Zealand Rugby fired two All Blacks coaches on Sunday and brought in Jason Ryan from the Crusaders in a widely expected shake-up following the historic series loss against Ireland.
On this day: Howlett steals win from Boks
On 24 July, 2004, a last-gasp Doug Howlett try for the All Blacks snatched victory from the Springboks in a heart-stopping Tri-Nations clash in Christchurch.
Boks faced with De Groot challenge
Recalled All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot can’t wait to “get a crack at the big boys” of the Springboks when New Zealand and the world champions clash in the Republic.
