Rassie neutralises Bomb Squad
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.
Rugby Champs finale for Siya
Rassie Erasmus revealed that Siya Kolisi deferred a tournament-ending procedure to reset his fractured nose in order to lead the Springboks this week.
Siya cleared to tackle All Blacks
Siya Kolisi will lead a rejigged Springbok lineup bolstered by two-time World Cup winners Willie le Roux and Lukhanyo Am against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
All Blacks bench Barrett
Beauden Barrett will play from the bench as All Blacks coach Scott Robertson made a handful of changes to their lineup for the clash with the Springboks in Cape Town.
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.
Am recalled, Kitsie boosts Bomb Squad
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.
Boks-All Blacks tours get greenlight
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.
Louw: PSDT an inspiration for Bok rookies
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.
Boks hopeful over Siya
The Springboks are assessing Siya Kolisi’s availability for the clash against the All Blacks in Cape Town, as they delayed their team announcement until Thursday.
Boks keeping pedal to the metal
Grant Williams and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu say the Springboks are keeping their foot on the pedal going into their rematch with the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
