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Classic clashes: Lambie breaks NZ’s winning streak

As we wait for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2014 when Pat Lambie held his cool to slot a long-range winner at Ellis Park.

Duane set to miss Rugby Champs opener

Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen is in a race against time to prove his readiness for the upcoming Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Nelspruit. DYLAN JACK reports.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Why Boks must whitewash All Blacks

It will have been a fortnight of failure for the Springboks if the All Blacks leave these shores in August with anything more than two losses, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Five Things: What the ‘dented’ All Blacks need to fix in SA

The All Blacks are in South Africa preparing to face the world champions, with New Zealand head coach Ian Foster under intense pressure to end their dire run of form after four defeats in their past five matches.

Watch: Boks bulldoze All Blacks

This compilation of bone-crunching hits, barnstorming runs and defence-splitting tries is the perfect primer for next week’s looming showdown between the Springboks and All Blacks in Nelspruit.

Boks vs All Blacks: Clash of the midfield maestros

In the build up to the Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium, DEVIN HERMANUS previews the midfield duel.

Classic clashes: Jean delivers the goods for Boks

As we wait for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2009 when a trademark Jean de Villiers intercept try set up the Springboks for a third Tri-Nations crown in Hamilton.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads the haka during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

‘Unknown factor’ makes All Blacks dangerous

The rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks will enter unfamiliar territory next week as the New Zealanders go into the Rugby Championship opener with their backs against the wall, writes DYLAN JACK.

All Blacks call up rookie for Bok clashes

Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has replaced injured veteran Ofa Tu’ungafasi in the All Blacks squad for the upcoming two Tests against the world champion Springboks.

Classic clashes: Januarie makes All Blacks feel the pain

As the countdown continues to the 2022 Rugby Championship opening clash between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2008 when a last-gasp Ricky Januarie try secured South Africa’s first win in Dunedin.