Etzebeth: “It’s a special series and we want to win it”
allace Sititi of New Zealand challenged by Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 2026 Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour match between South Africa and New Zealand at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 05 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Etzebeth: “It’s a special series and we want to win it”

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says their clash against the All Blacks is crucial for the team and that they would give everything for the full 80 minutes to win the series.

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Cardoso Explains Ndamane’s Half-Time Substitution
Christian Saile of Siwelele FC challenged by Khulumani Ndamane of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 09 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Cardoso Explains Ndamane’s Half-Time Substitution

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has shed light on his decision to withdraw Khulumani Ndamane at half-time.

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Boks determined to put up a good show in Baltimore – Wiese
epa13185017 South Africa's Springboks Jasper Wiese, C, in action against New Zealand’s All Blacks’ during the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour match played at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 22 August 2026. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Boks determined to put up a good show in Baltimore – Wiese

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese hoped that the Boks could put up a good performance for the American public when they clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday, to showcase what rugby has to offer in the USA, where the 2031 Rugby World Cup will be hosted.

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Abrahams: ‘I’m Just Going to Keep Working Hard’
Faiz Abrahams of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Richards Bay FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Priness Magogo Stadium in Kwa Mashu on 26 August 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Abrahams: ‘I’m Just Going to Keep Working Hard’

Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams is determined to maintain his momentum and continue raising his performance levels at the club.

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Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 29, 2025.

Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe at fullback, and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg being drafted into the starting team.

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Da Cruz Urges Chiefs to be More Ruthless
Fernando Da Cruz, Kaizer Chiefs head coach during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele FC at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on 06 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Da Cruz Urges Chiefs to be More Ruthless

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz wants his side to become more ruthless in the final third following their victory over Siwelele FC.

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Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”
epa13215489 South African head coach Rassie Erasmus looks on prior to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour match played at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, 05 September 2026. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”

A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.

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Boks Break FNB Stadium Curse With Thrilling All Blacks Win
Jesse Kriel of South Africa (c) during the 2026 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, 3rd Test match between the Springbok v All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 5 September 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Boks Break FNB Stadium Curse With Thrilling All Blacks Win

The Springboks ended more than a decade of hurt by beating the All Blacks 29-24 at the third attempt at the FNB Stadium in front of an ecstatic crowd of 85,967 to take a 2-1 series lead in the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto on Saturday.

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Pitso Names Preliminary Bafana Squad for AFCON Qualifiers
Pitso Mosimane, South Africa Head Coach during the Bafana Bafana Press Conference at SAFA House in Johannesburg on 01 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Pitso Names Preliminary Bafana Squad for AFCON Qualifiers

Bafana Bafana head coach Pitso Mosimane has named his preliminary squad for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month.

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