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South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth receives the ball in a line out during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

‘Attritional’ Boks have the right mindset

Former Ireland and British & Irish Lions loose forward Stephen Ferris says South Africa’s Twickenham triumph supports his hypothesis that the Springboks will win the World Cup.

Barrett free to tackle France

New Zealand’s Scott Barrett will be available for the World Cup opener against France after an independent judicial committee no further sanction was necessary for his red card against the Springboks.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Beware the ‘big, bad Boks’

The Springboks ruthlessly exposed New Zealand’s shortcomings and emphasised their own mastery of tournament rugby ahead of the World Cup, writes MARC HINTON.

Scott Barrett sent off during the clash between the All Blacks and Boks in London

Talking Points: Barrett’s blunder, Fiji flying

The final warm-up matches for the Rugby World Cup took place this weekend with holders South Africa hammering New Zealand on Friday and Fiji stunning England among the standout results.

South Africa's centre Andre Esterhuizen (L) is tackeld by New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga (C) during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Boks fans delight in Giant’s performance

Andre Esterhuizen led the charge for the Springboks in the record-breaking victory over New Zealand at Twickenham.

Boks will go all the way

The Springboks will hammer France in the World Cup final to retain their status as world champions, writes MARK KEOHANE.

New Zealand's prop Tyrel Lomax leaves the field after receiving medical treatment to a knee injury during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks sweat for World Cup opener

A gash from Damian Willemse’s boots has left New Zealand a man light in the front row, while the All Blacks wait to hear on Scott Barrett’s fate.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith scores a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Boks to repeat 7-1 gamble

Dan du Preez says fans can expect more of the same after the Springboks hammered the All Blacks with seven forwards on the bench.

Kiwis blasted after Twickenham ‘disaster’

The All Blacks were blasted as “panicky and rattled” by New Zealand media in the wake of a record loss to South Africa in their final match before the World Cup begins.

All Blacks ‘find good’ in record loss

Head coach Ian Foster and skipper Sam Cane says the All Blacks will be staying positive, while praised the Springboks, after the world champions thrashed the Kiwis on Friday.