Ireland ready to vulture Bok loss
The Springboks could face a significant drop in the World Rugby standings if the top-ranked team lose to the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Big Vic baffled by no-Brodie All Blacks
Bok icon Victor Matfield has questioned why New Zealand Rugby continues to overlook some of the “best players in the world” due to their policy on overseas-based stars.
Stick: Eben will ignite Bomb Squad
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has backed Eben Etzebeth to make a huge impact off the bench for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Mute All Blacks make Money Man nervous
The Money Man sounds the alarm due to radio silence from the New Zealand camp in the buildup to Saturday’s blockbuster clash with the Springboks.
All Blacks wary of ‘amazing’ Sacha
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has shot the lights out for the Springboks in 2024, and New Zealand scrumhalf TJ Perenara has acknowledged the threat of the star playmaker.
All Blacks ‘Saffa’ braced for altitude factor
Embracing his Mzansi heritage, New Zealand speedster Mark Tele’a can’t wait to tackle the Springboks on the Highveld this Saturday.
Schmidt hits back over Wallabies attack
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has dismissed claims from scrumhalf Tate McDermott that he is focusing on a “narrow” gameplan for the Wallabies.
Richardson amped to tackle Boks
Natal-raised hooker Dylan Richardson is champing at the bit to battle the Springboks after committing his future to Scotland.
Wilson to lead new-look Wallabies
Harry Wilson was named Australia captain as head coach Joe Schmidt made five positional changes to face Argentina in La Plata on Saturday.
New chapter in rugby’s classic rivalry
The Springboks and All Blacks will clash in a rematch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, but everything is different about this duel between the old foes, writes MARK KEOHANE.
