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

Kolisi the fan favourite as Bok skipper shines in Sydney

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Siya Kolisi as the standout Springbok on Saturday in the historic win over the Wallabies in Sydney.

Watch: A frosty morning in the Harrison household

Former Wallaby lock Justin Harrison, who is married to a South African, says he’d rather head home with his co-commentators than face the music at home following the Springboks’ victory in Sydney on Saturday.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks without Ardie in Melbourne

The All Blacks are without star loose forward Ardie Savea for the opening Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies in Melbourne.

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

All to play for as Boks set sights on Pumas

The Springboks touched down in Buenos Aires on Sunday to kick-start preparations for two must-win Rugby Championship clashes with Argentina.

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.

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.