Razor dissects Rassie’s RWC plans
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Springbok rival Rassie Erasmus is being pragmatic and not brave by heavily rotating the world champions’ team lineups.
Boks lose Faf, gain quartet
The Springboks could be without Faf de Klerk for the rest of the year, but Rassie Erasmus will be able to recall a quartet of World Cup winners for the upcoming duel with the All Blacks.
Barrett fit to face Boks
Scott Barrett will return from injury for New Zealand’s Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, the All Blacks said, but the team has fitness concerns elsewhere.
‘Satisfied’ Rassie bracing for All Blacks
Happy after using a full squad to secure successive bonus-point wins in Australia, Rassie Erasmus has already turned his attention to a ‘massive mini-series’ against the All Blacks.
Rampant All Blacks lash Los Pumas
Will Jordan notched a brace of tries while Damian McKenzie scored 17 points as New Zealand returned to winning ways in style against Argentina in Auckland on Saturday.
Moerat: Oz result sets us up for All Blacks
Salmaan Moerat said back-to-back wins in Australia will give the Springboks plenty of confidence for two blockbuster showdowns with New Zealand back home.
Big Vic: All Blacks don’t ‘scare’ Boks
Springbok icon Victor Matfield says New Zealand currently lacks “athletes” like Jonah Lomu, who helped make the All Blacks one of the most dominant teams on the planet.
Baabaas added to Cape Town bonanza
Spectators to the sold-out Rugby Championship clash between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town have received a bonus with the confirmation of a thrilling curtain raiser.
All Blacks channel pain to tame Pumas
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea said Friday his New Zealand team has spent the week “looking in the mirror” as they chase revenge against Argentina.
Razor demands riposte from All Blacks pack
Scott Robertson has handed his All Blacks forwards a chance for “redemption” after revamping his backline but leaving the pack nearly untouched to face Argentina this week.
