All Blacks on THAT Bok scrum: ‘A never again moment’
The All Blacks may have celebrated a record-extending Eden Park victory on Saturday, but even in defeat the Springboks flexed their greatest weapon – the scrum.
All Blacks call up hooker
George Bell has been drafted into the All Blacks squad to cover for injured hooker Codie Taylor ahead of Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Wellington.
Hooker relishing ‘surreal’ NZ experience
Newcomer Ethan Hooker says the Springboks remain focused on winning the Rugby Championship despite suffering a second defeat of the campaign.
‘Boks will be better in Wellington’
All Blacks greats believe the Springboks left enough on the table in Auckland to suggest a real threat awaits in Wellington on Saturday.
Watch: The peptalk the Boks needed
It’s too late for Eden Park, but the Boks best listen to this ahead of the Cake Tin clash.
Kolbe, Pollard rated ‘4 out of 10’
The All Blacks’ 24-17 victory at Eden Park was bruising for the Springboks on the field – and in the New Zealand media player ratings.
Back-to-basics Boks can bounce back
The Springboks were their own worst enemies at Eden Park, but a reset to their DNA of power, set piece dominance and defence can spark a turnaround in Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Fresh Kurt-Lee setback for Boks, No 8 returns
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse could be unavailable for longer than initially anticipated.
All Blacks centurion out of Bok rematch
The All Blacks’ triumph over the Springboks at Eden Park came with significant casualties ahead of the return clash in Wellington.
Watch: Jean frustrated by ref’s inconsistency
Jean de Villiers says referee Karl Dickson’s performance “adds to the pain” of the Springboks’ defeat at Eden Park.
