Big Vic: All Blacks intensity is dangerous
Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Kriel: Brown keeping Boks ahead of the curve
Jesse Kriel has hailed the “massive” impact made by attack coach Tony Brown as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks for the first time since the World Cup final.
All Blacks fired up to get stuck into Boks
New Zealand front-row powerhouses Codie Taylor and George Bower can’t wait to pack down against the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Eben doubtful amid Bok lock ‘hoodoo’
Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that the Springboks are facing a second-row quandary as Eben Etzebeth is doubtful for Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Barnes backs Rassie’s ‘smart’ Sacha pick
Stuart Barnes has backed Rassie Erasmus to make the “smart” selection and start Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu over Handre Pollard against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
State of TRC: Boks chasing record streak
Leading the 2024 Rugby Championship, the Boks are primed to bound towards the title with a record-equalling win over the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Pollard to start over Sacha
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach as the ideal Springbok halfback partnership to tackle the All Blacks on Saturday.
Hanekom ready to slay Pumas
Cameron Hanekom is back in full training and ready to be unleashed by the Springboks in the Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina. Hanekom enjoyed a sensational breakthrough campaign for the Vodacom Bulls in the Pretoria team’s run to the Vodacom URC final. The 22-year-old was favoured to get a call-up for the Springboks, but suffered an injury in the URC… Read more →
No Kitsie and Ox benched?
When the Springboks line up to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday, Ox Nche will be on the bench and Steven Kitshoff will be in the stands.
Broadcast fuss clouds Bok-All Blacks Tests
SuperSport has hit back at Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie’s claims that the upcoming clashes between the Springboks and New Zealand in Mzansi will be shown on SABC.
