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. The world champions host New Zealand in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, before the rivalry makes its debut at
Scott Robertson expects “tough moments” for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday, despite an impressive run of form for New Zealand at Ellis Park. The Kiwis face the world champions this week in the first of two clashes in the Republic between the old foes in the 2024 Rugby Championship, in what will
Cobus Reinach said the Springboks must be switched on for 80 minutes to counter anything New Zealand throws at the world champions in Johannesburg on Saturday. The third-round Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park will be the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in Paris that the two teams will meet, with
Head coach Scott Robertson has recalled Scott Barrett to lead a settled New Zealand outfit against the world champion Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Barrett, who missed New Zealand’s shock loss to Argentina in Wellington on 17 August as well as the Kiwis’ emphatic win over Los Pumas two weeks ago with a finger
Bob Skinstad has launched a passionate defence of Scott Robertson, who the former Springbok skipper believes will become a “great” All Blacks head coach. Robertson, who succeeded Ian Foster after the Rugby World Cup, is preparing his All Blacks side for a tough challenge against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Having already led
Springbok prop Ox Nche can’t wait for the scrum battle in what should be another epic Test between the world champions and New Zealand on Saturday. Rugby’s greatest rivalry will be showcased this week on the Highveld when the Boks tackle the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park. The action moves on
Erasmus made nine changes to the team that defeated the Wallabies in Perth (30-12), recalling Wiese from suspension and pairing Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ruan Nortje in the second row as a result of injuries to six other locks for the first of two Tests against the All Blacks in South Africa. However, there are
Jasper Wiese is hungry for action as the Springbok No 8 prepares to make his first start of the season against the All Blacks at Ellis Park after completing a ban that Rassie Erasmus called “harsh”. Wiese will start in his first Test of the year when the Springboks resume their rivalry with the All
Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks is Aphelele Fassi’s time to shine, after backing the fullback to start ahead of veteran Willie le Roux. Fassi has retained his place at fullback after helping the Springboks claim a bonus-point victory over the Wallabies in Perth two weeks ago. MORE: Boks to spring Eben
Eben Etzebeth could still get called into the Springboks’ team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, after initially being left out of the matchday-23 due to a knee issue. Initially cast as doubtful by forwards coach Deon Davids on Monday, Etzebeth was not named in the Springboks’ matchday-23 to tackle the All Blacks
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