Money Man: All Blacks won’t stop Boks
Two big Bok wins in Australia have got the Money Man convinced the All Blacks are on the chopping block.
Oz boss shocked by uncontested scrums
Joe Schmidt says Saturday’s defeat to the Springboks in Perth is one of the “most bizarre” games he has ever coached in, after the Wallabies lost their props to concussion, with the game reduced to uncontested scrums as a result.
Read: All Blacks must boss Boks
Former skipper Kieran Read says New Zealand has to dominate the physical battle to beat the world champion Springboks in back-to-back showdowns in the Republic.
Watch: Boks rage against the machine
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human puts the likes of World Cup winners Frans Malherbe and Ox Nche through the front-row ringer in this intense training session.
Razor excited to duel ‘special’ Rassie
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has hailed Rassie Erasmus for taking an “innovative” approach ahead of the two-Test mini-series against the Springboks in South Africa.
Bok champs celebrate triumphant Dricus
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth were among the Springboks ringside for compatriot Dricus du Plessis’ successful UFC middleweight title defence in Perth on Sunday.
Grounded Kolbe sets sights on All Blacks
Cheslin Kolbe is delighted with the history-making tour of Australia, but isn’t getting complacent ahead of the home Tests against the All Blacks.
Nortje eyes new Bok role
Having made a successful first Test start in Perth, Springbok lock Ruan Nortje says he is excited by the prospect of stepping into Franco Mostert’s shoes.
Boks lose Faf, gain quartet
The Springboks could be without Faf de Klerk for the rest of the year, but Rassie Erasmus will be able to recall a quartet of World Cup winners for the upcoming duel with the All Blacks.
All hail Bok history makers
MARK KEOHANE applauds the Springboks after a “fabulous day” for SA rugby Down Under, in what was also a testament to the depth that Rassie Erasmus continues to build.
