Boks brace for All Blacks backlash
Malcolm Marx says the Springboks expect another bruising encounter against the All Blacks when the arch-rivals clash in Johannesburg next week.
Smith: Breakdown upturn key to NZ rebound
Scrumhalf Aaron Smith has highlighted the tackle point as an area where the All Blacks need to show rapid improvement if they are to scalp the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Highlights: Boks pump All Blacks
The Springboks opened their Rugby Championship campaign in fine style with a dominant victory over the All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Bok challenge is to be bold, not brash
The Springboks lived up to their world champion status with a compelling win over the All Blacks in Nelspruit, and in the Ellis Park rematch the challenge will be to keep a lid on their confidence, writes ZELIM NEL.
Boks: It feels good but job’s not done yet
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks’ mauling of the All Blacks on Saturday is only the first step to perfecting their gameplan for the rest of the Rugby Championship.
Kolisi in awe of humble Marx
Siya Kolisi has hailed Malcolm Marx after the hooker’s man-of-the-match performance helped the Springboks convincingly beat the All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Cane in pain after Bok hiding
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane admits a heavy defeat by the Springboks “really hurts” as New Zealand began the Rugby Championship with a third successive loss.
Rate the Ref: Angus Gardner
Rate the performance of Australian referee Angus Gardner in Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium.
Pick your MVP: Boks vs All Blacks
The Springboks claimed an emphatic 26-10 victory over the All Blacks in Nelspruit – which Bok was your most valuable player?
Marx leads the charge as Boks bully All Blacks
Malcolm Marx turned in a superb performance in his 50th Test appearance as the Springboks pummelled the All Blacks to start the Rugby Championship with a convincing victory on Saturday.
