Willie igniting the spark for Boks
Springbok fans will either be thrilled at the prospect of Willie le Roux sparking a dazzling attacking move, or dread the possibility of the mercurial fullback botching a simple catch or pass.
Stormers say farewell to URC champions
Two players who fulfilled significant roles for the Stormers in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship have parted ways with the Cape side.
‘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.
Boks to put the boot into All Blacks
Handre Pollard says the Springboks won’t get drawn into an unstructured, free-for-all battle against the All Blacks when the arch-rivals clash in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Nienaber: Every coach is ‘two poor games away from being fired’
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has ramped up the pressure on opposite number Ian Foster in the buildup to a two-Test series against the All Blacks.
Wounded All Blacks desperate to bounce back
The All Blacks will be desperate to bounce back to prove their critics wrong when they go behind enemy lines to face world champions South Africa on Saturday.
Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ Faf
New Zealand’s 2011 World Cup hero, Stephen Donald believes the Springbok halfbacks are vulnerable, questioning the consistency of Faf de Klerk and the form of Handre Pollard.
Watch: Kurt-Lee ready to ‘fill Cheslin’s boots’
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse is excited to face the All Blacks in just his second Test match as he steps in for the injured Cheslin Kolbe.
