All Blacks to spoil Marx milestone
Lock Scott Barrett says the All Blacks will rain on the Springboks’ parade as Malcolm Marx celebrates his 50th Test cap when the old foes clash at a “hostile” Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.
Test picks: All Blacks given a chance to stun Boks
The SARugbymag.co.za team’s predictions for the first round of the Rugby Championship has revealed a ‘traitor’ in their midst.
Foster fights for survival as Nienaber tries to silence critics
New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber battles to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.
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.
‘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.
