De Villiers: Boks tried to copy All Blacks
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the national team is guilty of moving away from its traditional strengths.
Analysis: All Blacks’ multi-threat attack
Ahead of Saturday’s clash between the All Blacks and Boks, CRAIG LEWIS looks at how New Zealand mix forwards and backs to lethal effect on attack.
‘Boks will play to their strengths’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Stransky: Boks need to be clinical
Joel Stransky says the Springboks must take every scoring opportunity they get against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘Boks have to attack All Blacks’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Springboks cannot afford to go into a clash against the All Blacks with a defensive mindset.
Setback for sick Sonny Bill
Sonny Bill Williams did not train with the All Blacks on Tuesday due to illness.
Watch: Rugby Champs Play of Week
Jack Goodhue finished off a great counter-attacking team try for the All Blacks against Argentina.
‘Etzebeth a massive mountain of a man’
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has talked up Springbok second rowers Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert ahead of their clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Barrett: Jantjies a very skilful player
All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett says the Springboks have two good flyhalf options in Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard.
Erasmus: My contract means nothing
Coach Rassie Erasmus says his future depends on the Springboks getting a result from Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington.
