Reinach: We can’t go soft on All Blacks
Cobus Reinach said the Springboks must be switched on for 80 minutes to counter anything New Zealand throws at the world champions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
All Blacks get Barrett boost for Bok duel
Head coach Scott Robertson has recalled Scott Barrett to lead a settled New Zealand outfit against the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
All Blacks clash is personal for Ox
Springbok prop Ox Nche can’t wait for the scrum battle in what should be another epic Test between the world champions and New Zealand on Saturday.
Dixon: Dream come true to battle All Blacks
Ben-Jason Dixon is relishing every moment as the Springbok forward prepares to face the All Blacks for the first time in his career on Saturday.
Sacha no Gaffie to Rassie
Rassie Erasmus said it would be “stupid” not to start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu against the All Blacks after being asked whether he is throwing the Test rookie in the deep end at Ellis Park.
Rassie: ‘Vat hom’ Fassi!
Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks is Aphelele Fassi’s time to shine, after backing the fullback to start ahead of veteran Willie le Roux.
Boks to spring Eben surprise?
Eben Etzebeth could still get called into the Springboks’ team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, after initially being left out of the matchday-23 due to a knee issue.
Rassie: ‘Fantastic’ chance for Fassi, Nortje
Rassie Erasmus is excited to see how Ruan Nortje and Aphelele Fassi fare against “one of the best teams in the world” when the Springboks and All Blacks clash on Saturday.
All Blacks ‘cattle’ tipped to bulldoze Boks
Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have the muscle up front to compete with a formidable Springbok pack when the old foes clash in Johannesburg this week.
Kiwi great: Bench Savea, start Beauden
John Kirwan believes the All Blacks must “start thinking like South Africa” and load their bench with dynamic players if they hope to beat the Springboks on Saturday.
