Kolbe: It will be war
Cheslin Kolbe expects nothing less than the all-out warfare that has become synonymous with rugby’s greatest rivalry when the Springboks tackle a fired-up All Blacks in Cape Town.
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Cheslin Kolbe expects nothing less than the all-out warfare that has become synonymous with rugby’s greatest rivalry when the Springboks tackle a fired-up All Blacks in Cape Town.
Siya Kolisi took part in training on Wednesday morning as the Springbok captain appears ready to shake off a heavy collision and tackle the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Lukhanyo Am has been recalled to start for the Springboks in the SARugbymag.co.za team picked to tackle the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have reportedly finalised agreements for the resumption of full tours between the Springboks and All Blacks, starting in 2026.
Steven Kitshoff and Manie Libbok are back with the Springboks ahead of Saturday’s Test in Cape Town, as DHL Western Province make changes to face Griquas on Friday.
Assistant coach Scott Hansen says New Zealand are tweaking their kicking strategies to apply the pressure on the Springboks when the teams resume hostilities on Saturday.
As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for an epic rematch in Cape Town, take a look back at when South Africa edged New Zealand in a fierce 2005 Tri-Nations clash at Newlands.
All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder misses touring the Republic and is relishing another chance to lock horns with Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Elrigh Louw says Pieter-Steph du Toit’s willingness to go above and beyond on national duty against the All Blacks serves as a great example for the Springbok rookies.
The Kiwis are reeling from a third successive loss to the Boks, and the boys are loving it.