All Blacks

‘Unknown factor’ makes All Blacks dangerous

The rivalry between the Springboks and All Blacks will enter unfamiliar territory next week as the New Zealanders go into the Rugby Championship opener with their backs against the wall, writes DYLAN JACK.

Ian Foster with Scott Barrett, David Havili, Richie Mo'unga and Sam Whitelock

All Blacks: Fozzie is the man for the job

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga has backed under-fire head coach Ian Foster to lead the All Blacks to the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite New Zealand’s sorry state of affairs.

All Blacks call up rookie for Bok clashes

Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has replaced injured veteran Ofa Tu’ungafasi in the All Blacks squad for the upcoming two Tests against the world champion Springboks.

Classic clashes: Januarie makes All Blacks feel the pain

As the countdown continues to the 2022 Rugby Championship opening clash between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2008 when a last-gasp Ricky Januarie try secured South Africa’s first win in Dunedin.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

‘Dented’ All Blacks not panicking for Bok duel

After seeing New Zealand outmuscled by the Ireland pack, new forwards coach James Ryan says the All Blacks have a point to prove when they clash with the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Boks vs All Blacks: Showdown of the speedsters

In anticipation of the first clash of 2022 between the Springboks and All Blacks in the Republic, SA Rugby mag previews the looming back-three battle.

Watch: Cheslin, the scourge of All Blacks

The Springboks will unfortunately have to face the All Blacks in the Republic without Cheslin Kolbe, who memorably turned New Zealand inside out for the world champions at Japan 2019.

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Stick: Boks not focused on All Blacks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are concentrated solely on improving their game before preparing for back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks in the Republic.

Essai de Morne Steyn - 01.08.2009 - Afrique du Sud / Nouvelle Zelande - Tri Nations - Durban - Afrique du Sud,

Classic clashes: Steyn puts All Blacks to the sword

As we wait for the 2022 Rugby Championship to kick off with the 102nd Test between the Springboks and All Blacks, take a look back at when Morne Steyn set a new individual record in Durban in 2009.

‘Wounded’ All Blacks revved up for Boks

Head coach Ian Foster says the embattled All Blacks will overcome a notoriously slow start to the season and bounce back to form when New Zealand battle the Springboks in the Republic.