Savea fumes over Foster abuse
New Zealand wing Julian Savea has slammed what he believes are personal attacks on beleaguered All Blacks coach Ian Foster’s character following a poor run of results.
Sharpshooter: Jannie takes aim at Frans
After unleashing a monster kick to boot Werner Greeff into touch, Frans Steyn now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most clutch Springbok goal-kicker.
Cane: Plenty for the All Blacks to play for at Ellis Park
New Zealand captain Sam Cane insists the All Blacks can cope with the pressure of facing South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday as the visitors seek to sidestep a fourth straight defeat this year.
Watch: Cooper, the king of skill
Injured Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will have plenty of time to hone his sublime handling skills in time for next year’s World Cup.
Duane ‘switched on’ for All Blacks duel
Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Watch: Beauden ‘back’ for Bok battle
Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Watch: AWJ caught red-handed
This clip shows referee Angus Gardner was spot on for yellow-carding veteran lock Alun Wyn Jones for a ruck infringement in Wales’ historic win over the Springboks in July.
Nienaber proud of ‘fantastic’ Frans
Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.
Duane back for Boks, 50 up for Frans
Fit-again Duane Vermeulen starts at No 8 as Frans Malherbe prepares for his 50th Test when the Springboks take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lood refuelled for All Blacks rematch
Springbok lock Lood de Jager expects to be “sucking diesel” during another high-octane battle against the All Blacks when the rivals clash on the Highveld on Saturday.
