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All Blacks coach demands end to hot-cold form

New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has called for the All Blacks to end a cycle of reacting to setbacks after the All Blacks thrashed Argentina in Hamilton.

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa attempts to get past David Havili of New Zealand during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 13 August 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Boks rocked as Am’s dream season ends

The Springboks will have to change their plans for the remainder of the Test season after receiving news that Lukhanyo Am may not play again this year.

Watch: The Matera ‘snub and shove’

Argentina loosie Pablo Matera wasn’t ready to shake hands with All Blacks hooker Dane Coles after an emphatic defeat in Hamilton.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Damian Willemse of the Springboks celebrates a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Willemse credits ‘selfless’ Elton for Sydney showing

Damian Willemse has credited experienced Springbok teammate Elton Jantjies for preparing him for his assured performance at flyhalf against the Wallabies in Sydney.

Moodie: Magical try was ‘cherry on top’ of Bok debut

Canan Moodie expressed his delight at being able to mark his Test debut with a try to help the Springboks claim a historic win over the Wallabies in Sydney.

epa10156650 Canan Moodie of South Africa (centre) celebrates his run away try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Highlights: Boks bounce back in Sydney

The Springboks returned to winning ways, scoring four tries against the Wallabies on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title hopes alive with two rounds remaining.

Argentina No 8 Pablo Matera chats with former Crusaders teammate George Bower

Highlights: All Blacks thrash Argentina

The All Blacks put 50 on Argentina in Hamilton on Saturday to get their Rugby Championship defence back on track.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks celebrates victory with fans after The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Boks chasing consistency after historic win Down Under

Siya Kolisi has emphasised the need for the Springboks to be consistent in their performances after ending a nine-year wait to beat the Wallabies in Australia.

Watch: Eben goes rage monster in Sydney

Makazole Mapimpi was yellow-carded before sparking a full-team fracas that featured Bok enforcer Eben Etzebeth taking Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa for a walk around Allianz Stadium.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Watch: Moodie’s magical Test try on debut

Springbok rookie Canan Moodie latched on to Jaden Hendrikse’s contestable kick to score an exhilarating try before he was swamped by teammates in Sydney on Saturday.