All Blacks

All Blacks pick new-look XV for USA showdown

Scrumhalf Finlay Christie will make his first international start after he was named in a new-look All Blacks starting XV to face the USA in Washington DC on Saturday.

Siya Kolisi (captain), Ox Nche, Mbongeni Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane of South Africa sing national anthem before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Bok ‘transformation’ front-row tribute

Labelled ‘transformation front-rowers’ by a Kiwi journalist last week, this video highlights the quality of Bok heavies Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane.

Kolbe’s new challenge after box office move

The new-look edition of SA Rugby magazine is out now with fresh content, including the details of Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe’s lucrative move to Toulon.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Foster: Boks exposed All Blacks’ slow reaction

In the aftermath of a loss against the Springboks, All Blacks coach Ian Foster has earmarked decision-making under pressure as a key shortcoming that needs to be eliminated on their upcoming northern tour.

Coles: No leggings for front rowers

Hooker Dane Coles is sure that if anybody in the All Blacks squad opts to play in leggings during a Test match, it will be a backline player.

All Black forced to retire with immediate effect

All Black flank Liam Squire has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of a recurring knee injury.

Basics key to Boks beating All Backs

The new-look edition of SA Rugby magazine is out now with fresh content, including a look at how the Springboks have used their traditional strengths to get the better of the All Blacks.

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: Swys enjoyed Bok attack vs All Blacks

Former Springbok assistant coach Swys de Bruin breaks down how the team changed up their gameplan in their morale-boosting Rugby Championship victory over the All Blacks.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Jantjies: I train for the chance to slot a drop goal

Elton Jantjies, whose cameo performance off the bench saw the Boks clinch a thrilling win over the All Blacks, has praised the team for retaining belief in their ability to secure such a result.

Watch: Etzebeth, Marx go head to head

Eben Etzebeth and Malcolm Marx were both worse for wear after the Springbok forwards clashed heads attempting to tackle Richie Mo’unga during South Africa’s thrilling 31-29 victory against the All Blacks on Saturday.