Springboks

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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.

Boks back Fassi to fly against All Blacks

Aphelele Fassi has retained his place at fullback while Jasper Wiese is set to make his first appearance of the season when the Boks tackle the All Blacks at Ellis Park 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.

Bryan Habana of South Africa runs in for his try during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand

Watch: Habana brace in nine-try thriller

Bryan Habana scored twice in a nine-try epic between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park in the second edition of the Rugby Championship in 2013.

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All Blacks urged to set radar on Sacha

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is on the New Zealand’s radar, as John Kirwan says the All Blacks need to rush the Test rookie during the clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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.

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.