Rugby Championship

Duane ‘switched on’ for All Blacks duel

Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Frans Malherbe during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series South Africa Captains Run held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 July 2022

Nienaber proud of ‘fantastic’ Frans

Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.

Duane back for Boks, 50 up for Frans

Fit-again Duane Vermeulen starts at No 8 as Frans Malherbe prepares for his 50th Test when the Springboks take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lood refuelled for All Blacks rematch

Springbok lock Lood de Jager expects to be “sucking diesel” during another high-octane battle against the All Blacks when the rivals clash on the Highveld on Saturday.

All Blacks on SA defence: There’s method to their madness

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga says the All Blacks desperately need to outwit the Springboks on attack when the teams renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Frans the big secret to Bok success

Veteran scrum anchor Frans Malherbe was once again worth his weight in gold for the Springboks in Saturday’s victory over the All Blacks.

Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Poll: Willie to wing it for Boks?

Kurt-Lee Arendse’s four-week suspension leaves a vacancy at right wing for the Springboks – who would you pick to fill it against the All Blacks on Saturday?

epa09486974 Duane Vermeulen of the Springboks (front) is tackled by Hoskins Sotutu of the All Blacks during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Boks to unleash Duane on All Blacks

Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that fit-again Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is in contention to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 04: Springboks fans watch the Third Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Smit: All Blacks heading for ‘hell on earth’

In an excerpt from his autobiography, former Springbok captain John Smit describes what will be awaiting the All Blacks when they head to Johannesburg for a rematch at Ellis Park.

Should Marx or Mbonambi start for Boks?

Supersport pundits Swys de Bruin, Robbi Kempson and Jonathan Mokuena debate which of the two Springbok hookers is more impactful as a starter and off the bench.