‘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.

Bok A team to face NZ XV in November

The South Africa A side is poised to play a fixture against an All Blacks XV in November, according to reports in New Zealand.

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.

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.

Boks lose Kolbe but gain experience for Rugby Championship

While Springbok veterans Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn are back for the Rugby Championship, Cheslin Kolbe is doubtful to recover in time to feature in the tournament.

Cheetahs star to make a splash in Bath

English Premiership club Bath have snapped up a top campaigner from the Free State Cheetahs on a short-term deal for next season.

Quiz! Test your knowledge of Boks vs All Blacks

How well do you know the history of the rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks? Take the SARugbymag.co.za test now and find out.

Stick: Kicking complements Bok game plan

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has hit back at criticism from some fans who believe that the Springboks kick away too much possession, saying that supporters should trust the coaching staff more.