Why Rassie defused Bomb Squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to select just five forwards on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Boks, All Blacks ignore colour-blind policy

The All Blacks and Springboks will stick with tradition when they clash at Eden Park on Saturday.

Injury ends Du Preez’s Bok year

Jean-Luc du Preez is unlikely to feature for the Springboks again this year.

Kolisi back at 8, Kriel retains captaincy

Rassie Erasmus has named Siya Kolisi at No 8 and recalled Willie le Roux at fullback for Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

All Blacks axe Reece for Bok showdown

Emoni Narawa replaces Sevu Reece on the right wing in one of three changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Eden Park.

Lynagh leapfrogs O’Connor in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a surprise by handing Tom Lynagh the No 10 jersey ahead of veteran James O’Connor for Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown with Argentina in Townsville.

Carreras to call the shots at 10

Argentina have handed the No 10 jersey to Santiago Carreras for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies in Townsville.

Watch: Bismarck on Carter – ‘I could hear he was hurt’

Bok hooker Bismarck du Plessis reflects on his tackle on All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter that saw him sent off in the 2013 Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park.

Jean: Boks to exploit All Blacks’ weakness

Jean de Villiers has identified the area he believes the Springboks will target the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

Franco stays put as Scotland back Townsend

Scotland have ended speculation over their head coach position by extending Gregor Townsend’s contract through to the 2027 World Cup.