Rugby Championship

De Allende to return for Boks

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel are set to start their 11th Test as a centre combination in the Springboks’ clash against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Gardner to referee Loftus clash

Australian Angus Gardner will be the referee for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Pretoria on Saturday.

‘All Blacks will be firing at 120%’

Handré Pollard says the Springboks have to be prepared to match the intensity and accuracy of a fired-up All Blacks side this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Watch: Springbok update

Craig Lewis, reporting from Pretoria, brings you the latest news from the Springbok camp.

Crotty: I’d take Taylor over Marx

Ryan Crotty says Codie Taylor has what it takes to best opposite number Malcolm Marx in what should be a bruising forward battle at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Watch: Springbok press conference

Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard and centre Jesse Kriel address the media in Pretoria on Tuesday.

Watch: All Blacks press conference

All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty and hooker Codie Taylor address the media in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Hansen: Williams is world class

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hailed Sonny Bill Williams’ unique set of skills ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.