‘Pollard can be something special’
Steve Hansen believes the Springboks’ 10-12-13 combination has awesome potential, and will test the All Blacks’ defence this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Hansen calls for maul change
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the rules governing the rolling maul need to change to ensure a fair contest, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Evolution of the haka
How the All Blacks haka has changed since 1922.
Boks must smother Smith
The Springboks need to win the breakdown battle and pressure All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
All Blacks press conference
Steve Hansen and Lima Sopoaga after the announcement of the team to play the Springboks.
Brüssow ‘better than before’
Heinrich Brüssow feels he's a smarter and ultimately more effective player than he was four years ago, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Sopoaga handed debut against Boks
Steve Hansen has made seven changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for their match against the Boks in Johannesburg.
Wallabies ring changes
David Pocock will start at openside flank in one of seven changes to the Wallabies starting lineup for their match against Argentina in Mendoza.
Pumas reshuffle backline
Gonzalo Camacho will start on the right wing in one of seven changes to the Argentina side for their Test against the Wallabies in Mendoza.
Hendricks to start against All Blacks
Cornal Hendricks will start on the right wing against the All Blacks on Saturday after JP Pietersen was forced to withdraw as the result of a hamstring injury.
