Louw, who was one of the impact players on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ forward-heavy replacements bench for the clash, made a strong statement as the Boks fought their way back from 27-17 down to clinch the victory, which marked only the third time ever that they defeated the All Blacks three times in a row
SA Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have reportedly finalised agreements for the resumption of full tours between the Springboks and All Blacks, starting in 2026. According to a report by Daily Maverick, these tours, marketed as ‘The Greatest Rugby Rivalry’, aim to reignite the historic battles between two of rugby’s most dominant nations. It is
Steven Kitshoff and Manie Libbok are back with the Springboks ahead of Saturday’s Test in Cape Town, as DHL Western Province make changes to face Griquas on Friday. Libbok made his WP debut on Sunday against the Pumas in the penultimate round of the 2024 Currie Cup at the Danie Craven Stadium. Fellow Bok world
Assistant coach Scott Hansen says New Zealand are tweaking their kicking strategies to apply the pressure on the Springboks when the teams resume hostilities on Saturday. The arch-rivals last week returned to Rugby Championship action in Johannesburg, where the Boks came from a 10-point deficit to beat the All Blacks 31-27 at Ellis Park. The
As the Springboks and All Blacks prepare for an epic rematch in Cape Town, take a look back at when South Africa edged New Zealand in a fierce 2005 Tri-Nations clash at Newlands. Jean de Villiers scored an intercept try for the Boks, while fellow speedster Rico Gear replied with a try for the All
New Zealand loose forward Dalton Papali’i has recovered from injury and is in line to feature against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday. All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen confirmed to the Kiwi media that Papali’i is likely to return for their Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium. The 26-year-old Papali’i, who missed
All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder misses touring the Republic and is relishing another chance to lock horns with Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking in the buildup to the Rugby Championship rematch between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, Blackadder appreciated the opportunity to face the world champions
The All Blacks have accepted an apology from SA Rugby after fireworks, music and a jet fly-over partly drowned out New Zealand’s haka before last week’s Test. The closing moments of the haka, a traditional Maori war dance, were affected as the pre-match schedule went awry at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. SARU wrote
The Kiwis are reeling from a third successive loss to the Boks, and the boys are loving it. WATCH: I called it – Money Man The post Keo & Zels: Rassie’s got NZ on the run! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
The Money Man nailed his bets on the Ellis Park Test for outright winner, handicap and total points. ICYMI – Mute All Blacks make Money Man nervous The post Money Man: I called it appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
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