South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has hit back at claims by his New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie that the Springbok scrum is illegally “walking around” and pushing straight to gain an advantage at the set piece that has become a key weapon for them. (more…)
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi marked his return from injury with a try as the hosts edged New Zealand 33-26 in a tense second test on Saturday, levelling the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. (more…)
South Africa and New Zealand players have formed friendships off the field but the biggest respect the Springboks can show the All Blacks is to go hard at them for 80 minutes, says returning captain Siya Kolisi ahead of Saturday’s second test in Cape Town. (more…)
South Africa have made two changes to their starting XV for the second test against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday as Handre Pollard is replaced by Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cheslin Kolbe comes in for Kurt-Lee Arendse. (more…)
New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for the second “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” test against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday, including the selection of Leroy Carter over Josh Moorby on the wing. (more…)
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced that Siya Kolisi has recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered against Argentina three weeks ago and will start against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was gracious following the team’s defeat against the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series opener in Johannesburg.
Springbok utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit will mark the significant achievement of becoming the 11th player in Bok history to earn 100 Test caps, while prop Ox Nche will join the club of players to earn 50 caps in Cape Town on Saturday in the second Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus recalled previous Springbok setbacks after his team’s 33-16 defeat by the All Blacks in the opening test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as he looked ahead to the second Test in Cape Town.
New Zealand drew first blood in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry after defeating the Springboks 33-16 in the opening Test at Ellis Park on Saturday.