Jake: All Blacks aura has disappeared
Jake White says it’s “make or break” for New Zealand rugby and that the All Blacks should be worried going into their colossal clash with the Springboks at Eden Park.
Cash takes over Lions
Ivan van Rooyen has replaced Lions Currie Cup head coach Mzwakhe Nkosi for the rest of the campaign.
Boks land in Auckland ready to storm Eden Park
Rassie Erasmus says his squad is in high spirits after touching down in New Zealand ahead of two blockbuster Tests against their greatest rivals.
Fourie: I would have picked Faf
Springbok great Fourie du Preez says Rassie Erasmus missed a trick by leaving Faf de Klerk out of the touring squad for the crunch Tests in New Zealand.
Saids: Ntlabakanye’s non-selection Saru’s call
The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (Saids) has confirmed that Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has not been suspended.
English rugby leans on South African muscle
South African players are once again in hot demand across the English Premiership, with stars from Bath to Saracens ready to play pivotal roles in the 2025-26 season.
Erasmus keeps faith in trusted warriors for NZ
Rassie Erasmus has backed continuity for the Springboks’ pivotal two-Test tour of New Zealand, naming a largely unchanged 36-man squad.
Kwagga hungry to feast at Eden Park
The Springboks learnt lessons from the Wallabies and Kwagga Smith is confident this will help to prepare the world champions to conquer Eden Park in a fortnight.
Ntlabakanye denies doping after failed drug test
Fan-favourite Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye maintains his innocence after a random test for a banned substance returned a positive result.
Rassie lauds Handre’s ‘cool head’
Rassie Erasmus has heaped praise on flyhalf Handre Pollard’s metronomical kicking and the overall calmness he brought to the Bok attack in their 30-22 win over the Wallabies.
