Vermeulen: We want to be a better team
Look back at Tuesday’s team announcement conference, with Jacques Nienaber explaining his selections and Duane Vermeulen touching on the rivalry with the All Blacks.
De Klerk: Smith absence won’t hurt All Blacks
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says the All Blacks will be just as strong with TJ Perenara in the No 9 jersey for Saturday’s 100th Test match as Aaron Smith remains on paternity leave.
Boks to beat All Blacks: What are the chances?
There’s been a tense and eerily quiet buildup to the momentous 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks and now it’s time for readers to break the silence and make it known where they stand in this heavyweight clash.
Messam: Expect Boks to double down on tactics
Former All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam expects the Springboks to stick to their guns in Saturday’s historic 100th Test, despite coming into the match off two successive losses to Australia.
Kwagga will bring ‘energy’ and ‘balance’ to Springboks
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the thinking behind the eye-catching selection of Kwagga Smith at blindside flank in the team to face the All Blacks on Saturday.
Nienaber: Boks are comforted by supporters’ criticism
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says both the team and he are happy to deal with the outside criticism after their back-to-back losses against Australia, as it shows how much supporters care.
All Blacks brace for ‘bully’ South Africans in historic clash
The All Blacks must prepare to face South Africa’s “bully mentality” in Saturday’s historic 100th Test between the fierce rivals, assistant coach John Plumtree maintains.
Pay attention to Plumtree: Boks will revert to default ‘DNA’
John Plumtree was spot on in his assessments ahead of this Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand. The Boks will be “dangerous”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Wiese cleared to play
Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has escaped sanction for his dangerous cleanout in the Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane this past Saturday.
Nienaber frustrated with Wiese hearing timing
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks were forced to leave Jasper Wiese out of the team to face New Zealand this weekend due to a delay in his hearing over a dangerous cleanout against Australia.
