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The latest news and videos from the southern hemisphere tournament involving the Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Pumas

Boks switched on for All Blacks challenge

Lock Marvin Orie says the Springboks have ramped up their training in anticipation for a massive forward battle against the All Blacks when the teams first clash in the Rugby Championship next week.

Boks vs All Blacks: A war of wiles

In the buildup to next week’s Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Mbombela Stadium, DYLAN JACK previews the battle of the halfbacks.

Ex-All Blacks coach backs Foster, slams NZ board

Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen slammed New Zealand Rugby bosses on Thursday for “not doing their job” and failing to publicly back under-pressure coach Ian Foster.

Darcy Swain (2nd R) of Australia receives a red card during the rugby test between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium in Perth on July 2, 2022. - --

Rugby Champs to continue with 20-minute red card

Sanzaar has confirmed that it will be reintroducing the 20-minute red card law trial for the 2022 Rugby Championship, in which a red-carded player can be replaced after 20 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.