Watch: Why Kriel got the nod at wing
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains his team selections for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks.
Wallabies injury crisis deepens for Pumas rematch
Fresh from losing Quade Cooper to a season-ending injury, the Wallabies camp has been struck with another key player ruled out of the clash with Argentina in San Juan on Saturday.
Big Joe gets Bok start after Mbonambi withdraws
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand at Ellis Park after Bongi Mbonambi withdrew from the team due to a knock in training.
Savea fumes over Foster abuse
New Zealand wing Julian Savea has slammed what he believes are personal attacks on beleaguered All Blacks coach Ian Foster’s character following a poor run of results.
Cane: Plenty for the All Blacks to play for at Ellis Park
New Zealand captain Sam Cane insists the All Blacks can cope with the pressure of facing South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday as the visitors seek to sidestep a fourth straight defeat this year.
Duane ‘switched on’ for All Blacks duel
Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Watch: Beauden ‘back’ for Bok battle
Beauden Barrett seems “good to go” despite doubts over the All Blacks playmaker passing a fitness test to face the Springboks when the rivals clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Duane back for Boks, 50 up for Frans
Fit-again Duane Vermeulen starts at No 8 as Frans Malherbe prepares for his 50th Test when the Springboks take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Lood refuelled for All Blacks rematch
Springbok lock Lood de Jager expects to be “sucking diesel” during another high-octane battle against the All Blacks when the rivals clash on the Highveld on Saturday.
All Blacks on SA defence: There’s method to their madness
Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga says the All Blacks desperately need to outwit the Springboks on attack when the teams renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.
