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There’s nothing like a record victory over the All Blacks to give a team a big head, and the Springboks paid a heavy price for their complacency at Ellis Park, writes our Afrikaans columnist KAPTEIN KORTBROEK.
Jake White is still baffled at the exclusion of prop Trevor Nyakane and hooker Malcolm Marx from the Springbok run-on XV in the defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday.
Former skipper Kieran Read says the All Blacks subdued the impact of the Springbok replacements to beat the world champions on Saturday.
Renowned former referee Nigel Owens has revealed Ellis Park as the best stadium he officiated at, and “the scene of the greatest game” he ever called.
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea whips off his shorts and gives it to a supporter post-match before heading down the Ellis Park tunnel in his underwear and Siya Kolisi’s Springbok jersey on Saturday.
Ian Foster says he expects to remain in charge of the All Blacks after receiving the backing of his players, with his fate to be decided in the coming days.
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Lukhanyo Am as the standout Springbok on Saturday after an excellent solo performance in the loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
The Springboks have the All Blacks hot on their heels in World Rugby’s Test rankings after New Zealand climbed one spot by beating the world champions on Saturday.
New Zealand Rugby has refused to endorse Ian Foster’s position as All Blacks head coach despite a 35-23 win over the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Under-pressure All Blacks coach Ian Foster lambasted the New Zealand media after the Kiwis beat the world-champion Springboks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
