Watch: When Bismarck smashed Carter
On Saturday, the Springboks will face the All Blacks in Auckland for the first time since 2013, when Bismarck du Plessis was controversially sent off after tackling Dan Carter.
Boks lose hooker, call up scrumhalf
The Springboks will be without a star hooker for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Boks primed to end Eden Park curse
Siya Kolisi’s back-to-back world champion Boks have the pedigree to make history in Auckland next Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Fiji flex too much muscle for Tonga in Suva
Fiji opened their Pacific Nations Cup title defence with trademark flair in Suva on Saturday, running in long-range tries to seal victory over Tonga.
Schalk: Bok Bomb Squad no longer firing
Schalk Burger believes the Springboks’ mounting injury list has defused the famed Bomb Squad and forced the starters to carry more of the load up front.
White haunted by Faf flop
Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White admits he was “nervous” about returning to South Africa after his infamous theatrics against the Springboks in 2022.
Nigel: Fassi lucky not to get yellow
Former Test referee Nigel Owens believes Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi was fortunate to escape a yellow card against the Wallabies in Cape Town.
Jake: All Blacks aura has disappeared
Jake White says it’s “make or break” for New Zealand rugby and that the All Blacks should be worried going into their colossal clash with the Springboks at Eden Park.
Mallett: Fassi, Moodie must sharpen up
Nick Mallett says Aphelele Fassi and Canan Moodie were “shown up” during the Springboks’ win against the Wallabies in Cape Town.
10 of the best Bok wins against All Blacks
Ahead of the Eden Park blockbuster on 6 September, SARugbymag.co.za relives 10 unforgettable Springbok victories over the All Blacks since readmission.
