Sopoaga to start in final Bledisloe Test
Lima Sopoaga celebrates

Sopoaga to start in final Bledisloe Test

The inclusion of Lima Sopoaga at flyhalf is one of two changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for the third Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday. (more…)

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Gold: Springboks exorcised Albany demons
Malcolm Marx charge at two All Black defenders

Gold: Springboks exorcised Albany demons

Ex-coach Gary Gold says the Springboks’ performance against the All Blacks at Newlands last weekend proved that their 57-0 loss to the same opposition in Albany was a blip. (more…)

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Dowd: Springboks are back
Eben Etzebeth carries the ball against the All Blacks

Dowd: Springboks are back

Former All Blacks prop Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between New Zealand and the Springboks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby. (more…)

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Milner-Skudder sidelined for six months
Nehe Milner-Skudder receives treatment

Milner-Skudder sidelined for six months

All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder has been ruled out for up to six months due to a shoulder injury. (more…)

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Halfbacks hurting Springbok cause
The All Blacks pounce after Elton Jantjies' kick is charged down

Halfbacks hurting Springbok cause

The Springboks will challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup if they persist with a traditional approach that is enhanced by a tactically astute halfback pairing, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SBW: Newlands a mental test for All Blacks
Sonny Bill Williams breaks the line

SBW: Newlands a mental test for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams has called on his All Blacks teammates to get their heads right ahead of another physical battle against the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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