All Blacks

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Stat attack: All Blacks vs Springboks

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time since 2019, but have a positive recent record against their rivals.

Boks wait on grieving Eben

The Springboks will give Eben Etzebeth time to make a final call on his availability to face the All Blacks after the camp received news of the death of his father.

Kiwis wary of Bok aerial threat

All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan believes the Springboks will revert to a contestable kicking game when the teams lock horns for a “title fight” on Saturday.

Rewind: Four epic Bok wins in NZ

As the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time since 2019, take a look at South Africa’s most famous away victories against their rivals.

All Blacks to shift gears for Bok duel

Outside centre Rieko Ioane says capitalising on winning momentum will be vital when the All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Kwagga Smith against the All Blacks in 2019

Kwagga: Rivalry with New Zealand ‘the ultimate test’

Kwagga Smith is looking forward to resuming his rivalry with New Zealand and Ardie Savea in particular when the Springboks face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Kolbe back on Bok kicking duty?

Cheslin Kolbe is set to resume the responsibility of kicking at goal for the Springboks, after Damian Willemse was named at flyhalf against the All Blacks for Saturday’s Auckland-based Test.

All Blacks primed for ‘fresh-bodied’ Boks

Inside centre Jordie Barrett says New Zealand will be ready for the new-look Springboks in the much-anticipated Rugby Championship clash between the old foes on Saturday.

Boks’ Wallaby-slayers backed to down NZ

Jacques Nienaber is counting on the group of victorious Springboks retained in the matchday squad to give South Africa impetus when they take on the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

All Blacks get double shot of gas

New Zealand will be able to call on the speed of fit-again outside backs Will Jordan and Mark Telea when the All Blacks face the Springboks in Auckland on Saturday.