In the next instalment of a series looking at memorable moments from 2021, MARIETTE ADAMS remembers the incredible skill of Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am in the lead-up to Damian de Allende’s try against the All Blacks.
Joe Schmidt has been named as an All Blacks selector, but will not take up the role until after his former team Ireland tour New Zealand next year.
Will Jordan has included two senior Springboks among the five toughest opponents he faced while playing for the All Blacks this year.
All Black wing Will Jordan has been voted as World Rugby’s Breakthrough Player of the Year for 2021.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that captain Sam Cane signed a contract extension to stay with the All Blacks until 2025.
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Ian Foster and the All Blacks are up for the Coach of Year and Team of the Year awards respectively.
Aaron Smith is the only All Black player that has been nominated in more than one category for the 2021 New Zealand Rugby awards.
Following Ian McGeechan’s comments on the number of overseas-based players in the Springbok squad, here’s a breakdown of the number of foreign-born players in each of the world’s top 10-ranked Test teams.
Former British & Irish Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan says the Springboks are too reliant on overseas-based players and that New Zealand is ‘still the team to beat’ despite losing to Ireland and France.
New Zealand Rugby has come out in defence of under fire coach Ian Foster in the wake of the All Blacks’ successive defeats in their final two Tests of the season.
