Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Erasmus names new-look backline for second All Black Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

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Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad
Thabiso Monyane of Kaizer Chiefs FC during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban on 30 August 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Monyane called up to replace Mobbie in Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has called up Thabiso Monyane to replace the injured Nyiko Mobbie for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria.

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In Picture: All Blacks vs Springboks
Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa. The Rugby Championship, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. Copyright Photo: Jeremy Ward / www.photosport.nz

In Picture: All Blacks vs Springboks

Enjoy an image gallery of the Springboks as they suffered a 24-17 defeat against the All Blacks in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match at Eden Park in Auckland.

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WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap
Siya Kolisi of South Africa, Ardie Savea (vice captain) of New Zealand and Jesse Kriel (captain) of South Africa after the game, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

WATCH: Kriel, Kolisi honour Savea after 100th Test cap

Captains Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi honoured All Black star Ardie Savea with a gift after he made his 100th Test appearance against the Springboks.

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Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks
Quinn Tupaea of New Zealand dives to score a try, New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, round 3 of The Rugby Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 6 September 2025. © Photo: Andrew Cornaga / Photosport

Highlights: All Blacks vs Springboks

Watch as the All Blacks maintained their 31-year record at Eden Park after securing a 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland.

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All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park
All Blacks Scott Barrett and South Africa prop Ox Nche during the- New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa, 2025 Rugby Championship test match at Eden Park - Auckland - New Zealand on Saturday 06 September 2025 Photo credit: Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz

All Blacks condemn Boks to painful defeat at Eden Park

The All Blacks preserved their 31-year record without defeat at Eden Park following their 24-17 victory over the Springboks in Auckland. (more…)

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Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho
Mohau Nkota of South Africa shoots and scores during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 match between Lesotho and South Africa at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 05 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana cruise to victory over Lesotho

Bafana Bafana cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Lesotho in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier at the Free State Stadium on Friday evening.

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Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Bafana Bafana: Touching Distance

Bafana Bafana are close to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and could conceivably do so this month, writes NICK SAID.

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Springboks: Chasing History
The Springboks stand and sing the anthem amidst the smoke from all the pyratechnics during the 2nd Test match between the Springboks vs Italy in Gqeberha on July 12, 2025. © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Springboks: Chasing History

The Springboks head to New Zealand hoping to conquer one of the greatest challenges in rugby, writes JON CARDINELLI.

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Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie
Sipho Mbule, Siyabonga Ngezana and Relebohile Mofokeng of South Africa during the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026 - Bafana Bafana press conference and training at Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 04 September 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Gallery: Bafana’s final training session ahead of Lesotho tie

Enjoy an image gallery of Bafana Bafana's final training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group C qualifier against Lesotho on Friday evening.

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