Rugby Champs set for shake-up
The Rugby Championship is set to take place in alternate years, with no tournament scheduled for 2026 due to New Zealand’s tour of South Africa.
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The Rugby Championship is set to take place in alternate years, with no tournament scheduled for 2026 due to New Zealand’s tour of South Africa.
Kiwi journalist Gregor Paul argues that South Africa’s Super Rugby exit has weakened the All Blacks, making them less competitive against powerful teams like the Springboks.
Rassie Erasmus has picked a Bok matchday 23 to beat New Zealand and set up a Rugby Championship title win on Saturday, so expect more of a drizzle than a storm from the bench, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Joe Schmidt has dismissed rumours that the Wallabies will be investigated for allegedly manipulating injuries to force uncontested scrums in their Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks.
The boys are ready to watch the Springboks make history against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
The Money Man has got the Boks to lose a close one to the All Blacks, while Scott Gibbs backs the World Champions to do the double over their arch rivals in Cape Town.
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Rassie Erasmus and John Dobson have both moved to reassure Ben-Jason Dixon after the flanker was left out of the Springbok lineup to face the All Blacks in Cape Town.
Jordie Barrett and Wallace Sititi are primed for a physical rematch against the Springboks on Saturday, aiming to rectify New Zealand’s recent shortcomings in closing out matches.
Canan Moodie has fought his way back from injury and is keen to give a timely reminder of his ability in his first Test in Cape Town against the All Blacks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.