Wiese cleared to play

Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has escaped sanction for his dangerous cleanout in the Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane this past Saturday.

Nienaber frustrated with Wiese hearing timing

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks were forced to leave Jasper Wiese out of the team to face New Zealand this weekend due to a delay in his hearing over a dangerous cleanout against Australia.

‘Boks need quality 80-minute performance’

Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber says they expect an epic challenge against the All Blacks, but his charges need to deliver an 80-minute display to get a favourable result.

WATCH: All Blacks on century-long Bok rivalry

The All Blacks review the 100-year Test rivalry between New Zealand and South Africa and preview the 100th match between the sides in Queensland this coming Saturday.

Plumtree: Boks now an even more dangerous animal

All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says the wounded Springboks should not be underestimated when they take on the All Blacks in the 100th Test between the teams on Saturday. After South Africa’s two consecutive defeats by the Wallabies over the past fortnight, they have relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked Test side and head into their clash with… Read more →

Official: All Blacks overtake Boks in rankings

The Springboks have officially relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked team in the world to the All Blacks.

Lood back, Kolbe doubtful for 100th All Blacks Test

The Springboks have been boosted for Saturday’s 100th Test match against the All Blacks by the availability of lock Lood de Jager, but  Cheslin Kolbe remains a doubt despite returning to training.

Rivalry in numbers: 100 years of Boks vs All Blacks

With South Africa and New Zealand set to face off in the 100th Test between the sides, check out the key historic numbers from the game’s fiercest rivalry.

‘Winning Tests more important than being No 1’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has downplayed their return to the top of the world rankings, saying it is not on their minds because winning Test matches is all that matters.

Barrett: Boks will rise to the occasion

The All Blacks are eager to claim bragging rights over the world champion Springboks but expect a much-improved South Africa performance in Townsville this coming weekend, flyhalf Beauden Barrett said on Monday.