Rassie: ‘Fantastic’ chance for Fassi, Nortje

Rassie Erasmus is excited to see how Ruan Nortje and Aphelele Fassi fare against “one of the best teams in the world” when the Springboks and All Blacks clash on Saturday.

All Blacks ‘cattle’ tipped to bulldoze Boks

Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have the muscle up front to compete with a formidable Springbok pack when the old foes clash in Johannesburg this week.

Kiwi great: Bench Savea, start Beauden

John Kirwan believes the All Blacks must “start thinking like South Africa” and load their bench with dynamic players if they hope to beat the Springboks on Saturday.

Big Vic: All Blacks intensity is dangerous

Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Boks primed for All Blacks challenge

Jesse Kriel and Gerhard Steenekamp said the Springboks expect a massive onslaught from New Zealand in the first of two Tests between the old foes in Mzansi on Saturday.

Saffa coaches on England hotlist

A Springbok legend is one of six highly rated South African-born tacticians earmarked to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach.

All Blacks fired up to get stuck into Boks

New Zealand front-row powerhouses Codie Taylor and George Bower can’t wait to pack down against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Bulls’ ‘Mr. Versatile’ braced for Bok test

Scrumhalf Keagan Johannes is relishing the opportunity to lock horns with Morne van den Berg when the Vodacom Bulls and Lions clash in the big Jukskei derby on Friday.

State of the Currie Cup: Top-four battle heats up

The unbeaten Vodacom Bulls continue their march to the Currie Cup playoffs as the Lions and Sharks bare their teeth, while the Pumas remain firmly in the semi-final race.

Brannas: Boks to bomb All Blacks with 6-2

Deon Fourie says Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus will resist the urge of selecting a 7-1 split on the bench to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.