For Damian de Allende, elite Test defence is built long before the first tackle. The veteran centre says preparation accounts for roughly 90% of the Springboks’ defensive work, with experience and leadership completing the equation.
From the sidelines to the heart of the Bok battle. Eben Etzebeth says four straight Tests against the All Blacks is “the ultimate test for any rugby player” as South Africa takes its rivalry to Baltimore.
The Springboks head into Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider with a 2-1 series lead and two changes to the starting XV.
Damian Willemse returns at fullback after recovering from his niggle, with Morne van den Berg promoted to scrumhalf after his explosive impact off the bench last weekend. Cobus Reinach moves to the replacements.
The Boks have the upper hand, yet Rassie Erasmus says the job is far from finished. After a nerve-shredding 29-24 win at FNB Stadium, South Africa and New Zealand head to Baltimore for one final heavyweight collision.
Sport has a remarkable ability to turn family journeys into history. Wallace and Amarante Sititi will represent the All Blacks and Black Ferns against South African opposition on the same day at FNB Stadium, 28 years after siblings Annaleah and Xavier Rush achieved the feat. It is a compelling reminder that elite sport is built on talent, sacrifice, family support and generations of inspiration.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks owe Soweto their best as South Africa face Ardie Savea’s All Blacks in a decisive FNB Stadium Test.
The Springboks’ must-win Cape Town Test has been hit by a fresh injury cloud. Handré Pollard is reportedly set to miss Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks because of a calf injury. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu or Manie Libbok could take over at flyhalf as the Boks attempt to recover from their 33-16 Ellis Park defeat.
A powerful reminder from Ellis Park that territory and physical dominance mean little without clinical execution.
The All Blacks beat the Springboks 33-16, scoring five tries to one and exposing South Africa’s struggles in converting sustained pressure into points. The series now moves to Cape Town, with the Boks needing greater attacking precision and composure in the opposition 22.
Leadership returns to the heart of the Springboks. Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced squad featuring Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for the Rugby Championship clash against Argentina. The selection reflects careful squad management, depth development and long-term planning while respecting the formidable challenge awaiting in Buenos Aires.
From rugby warrior to rising wizard. Deon Fourie returns after injury to face the All Blacks, while exciting young fly-half Yaqeen Ahmed is set to make his Stormers debut alongside Imad Khan. One career seeks another chapter. Another is only beginning. Could history repeat itself?
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