
All Blacks to put early ‘squeeze’ on Boks
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock says the All Blacks will flip the script on the Springboks with a lightning start to an “electric” rematch between the old foes at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock says the All Blacks will flip the script on the Springboks with a lightning start to an “electric” rematch between the old foes at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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The Springboks can climb back to second place on World Rugby’s Test rankings with a victory over the All Blacks in the second round of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Former Bok assistant coach Alan Solomons has questioned some of the selections for the second Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg, including the decision to leave Malcolm Marx on the bench.
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says he is delighted for long-time teammate Frans Malherbe, who is set to earn his 50th Test cap against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Veteran All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is psyching himself up to face powerhouse Springbok rival Joseph Dweba when the sides battle at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springbok speedster Makazole Mapimpi is ready to race after kicks and pin the All Blacks back when the teams lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
New Zealand tackle arch foes South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg on Saturday, and a sixth loss in seven Tests will almost certainly spell the end for beleaguered coach Ian Foster.
Siya Kolisi and Joseph Dweba both joined in with the Gwijo Squad outside the team hotel in Johannesburg on Thursday night ahead of the clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.