All Blacks

Am: Bok ‘D’ needs to be smarter

Lukhanyo Am has called for the Springboks to make better decisions on defence in Cape Town after being breached a couple of times by the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

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Kolbe: It will be war

Cheslin Kolbe expects nothing less than the all-out warfare that has become synonymous with rugby’s greatest rivalry when the Springboks tackle a fired-up All Blacks in Cape Town.

Watch: Kolisi ready to face All Blacks?

Siya Kolisi took part in training on Wednesday morning as the Springbok captain appears ready to shake off a heavy collision and tackle the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Am recalled, Kitsie boosts Bomb Squad

Lukhanyo Am has been recalled to start for the Springboks in the SARugbymag.co.za team picked to tackle the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand looks for options during the Summer International match between New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England. (

NZ defiant on overseas-player debate

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says there will be no changes to the All Blacks’ selection policy regarding overseas-based players, despite increasing calls for a review.

Boks-All Blacks tours get greenlight

SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have reportedly finalised agreements for the resumption of full tours between the Springboks and All Blacks, starting in 2026.

All Blacks to put the boot into Boks

Assistant coach Scott Hansen says New Zealand are tweaking their kicking strategies to apply the pressure on the Springboks when the teams resume hostilities on Saturday.

Rewind: Bok bruisers bulldoze All Blacks

As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for an epic rematch in Cape Town, take a look back at when South Africa edged New Zealand in a fierce 2005 Tri-Nations clash at Newlands.

All Blacks get back-row boost

New Zealand loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recovered from injury and is in line to feature against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Kiwi bruiser cruising for Bok battle

All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder misses touring the Republic and is relishing another chance to lock horns with Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit.