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.
All Blacks lock sends warning to Boks
Tupou Vaa’i is ready to put the lessons from his mentors into practice and stand his ground when the All Blacks tackle the Springboks on Saturday.
Kriel: Brown keeping Boks ahead of the curve
Jesse Kriel has hailed the “massive” impact made by attack coach Tony Brown as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks for the first time since the World Cup final.
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.
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.
Money Man: Sacha surprise for All Blacks
The Money Man and Scott Gibbs select the Bok squad they would like to see against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Eben doubtful amid Bok lock ‘hoodoo’
Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the Springboks are facing a second-row quandary as Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Barnes backs Rassie’s ‘smart’ Sacha pick
Stuart Barnes has backed Rassie Erasmus to make the “smart” selection and start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu over Handre Pollard against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
State of TRC: Boks chasing record streak
Leading the 2024 Rugby Championship, the Boks are primed to bound towards the title with a record-equalling win over the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
No Kitsie and Ox benched?
When the Springboks line up to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, Ox Nche will be on the bench and Steven Kitshoff will be in the stands.
