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.
Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ Faf
New Zealand’s 2011 World Cup hero, Stephen Donald believes the Springbok halfbacks are vulnerable, questioning the consistency of Faf de Klerk and the form of Handre Pollard.
Watch: Kurt-Lee ready to ‘fill Cheslin’s boots’
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse is excited to face the All Blacks in just his second Test match as he steps in for the injured Cheslin Kolbe.
High-flying Arendse ready for take off
Kurt-Lee Arendse made a big impression on his Test debut, and the Springbok flyer is determined to make the most of the offered big-stage clash with the All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Stransky gives All Blacks no chance in South Africa
1995 World Cup hero Joel Stransky has explained why he believes the All Blacks will struggle to beat the Springboks in either of the two upcoming Rugby Championship fixtures in South Africa.
Faf feels the heat as All Blacks loom
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk admits there’s pressure on him to perform for the world champions after regaining his starting berth to face the All Blacks on Saturday.
Rewind: Bok tries at Mbombela
A teaser to the Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday, here’s a reel of all the tries scored by South Africa in their three previous Tests at Mbombela Stadium.
Bok boss: Arendse straight swap for Kolbe
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Kurt-Lee Arendse has “a lot of similarities” to Cheslin Kolbe after selecting the pocket rocket to face the All Blacks on Saturday.
Cane: Confrontational Boks are full package
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is excited for a war on all fronts against the Springboks when the two old enemies butt heads in Nelspruit on Saturday.
