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Unsung Hero: Breyton stares down Rossouw

After seizing his moment to outshine Ricky Januarie, Danie Rossouw now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

‘Dented’ All Blacks not panicking for Bok duel

After seeing New Zealand outmuscled by the Ireland pack, new forwards coach James Ryan says the All Blacks have a point to prove when they clash with the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Boks vs All Blacks: Showdown of the speedsters

In anticipation of the first clash of 2022 between the Springboks and All Blacks in the Republic, SA Rugby mag previews the looming back-three battle.

Watch: Cheslin, the scourge of All Blacks

The Springboks will unfortunately have to face the All Blacks in the Republic without Cheslin Kolbe, who memorably turned New Zealand inside out for the world champions at Japan 2019.

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) 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

Stick: Boks not focused on All Blacks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are concentrated solely on improving their game before preparing for back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks in the Republic.

Essai de Morne Steyn - 01.08.2009 - Afrique du Sud / Nouvelle Zelande - Tri Nations - Durban - Afrique du Sud,

Classic clashes: Steyn puts All Blacks to the sword

As we wait for the 2022 Rugby Championship to kick off with the 102nd Test between the Springboks and All Blacks, take a look back at when Morne Steyn set a new individual record in Durban in 2009.

Watch: Boks get Banyana boost

The Springboks take a break from Rugby Championship preparations to congratulate Banyana Banyana for becoming the first SA women’s side to lift the Wafcon trophy.

Unleash Kurt-Lee on All Blacks!

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Kurt-Lee Arendse as the man to replace Cheslin Kolbe in the starting XV when the Springboks battle the All Blacks on 6 August.

Wales celebrate a first win over the Springboks in SA

Barnes: Boks ‘definitely not’ best in the world

Former British & Irish Lions and England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says France would “flatten” the Springboks if the World Cup was to be held today.

‘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.