The Springboks have levelled Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at 1-1 after a gripping 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town. But the fireworks continued after the final whistle, with Rassie Erasmus rejecting New Zealand’s scrum accusations and Dave Rennie promising more feedback to World Rugby.
Sir John Kirwan believes the second Rugby Greatest Rivalry Test will be decided by critical moments, tactical execution and the ability to impose a game plan early. His warning to anyone buying into the Springbok underdog narrative? “Never believe Rassie.”
Siya Kolisi has fought through injuries, dark moments and doubt before. Now the Springbok captain is back for another heavyweight encounter with the All Blacks. His message ahead of Saturday’s Cape Town showdown is simple: play the game in front of you and embrace whatever comes next.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has explained the decision to select Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf ahead of Manie Libbok for Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
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.
Selection under pressure is often where squad depth reveals its value. New Zealand have made several changes for Saturday’s Cape Town Test, with Dave Rennie highlighting competition for places and a group still developing after four Tests this year.
JOHANNESBURG – Siya Kolisi has cleared the final fitness hurdle and will captain the Springboks against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Saturday, adding another heavyweight chapter to Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Rassie Erasmus confirmed…
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.
Saturday’s opening Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at 10bet Ellis Park promises to throw the Springboks and All Blacks straight into the furnace, with four encounters between the old foes set to turn…
Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to leave Siya Kolisi out of the Springbok team for Saturday’s All Blacks clash. Paul de Villiers gets his first Test against New Zealand, while Damian de Allende prepares to join the elite 100-Test club. Four Tests. One rivalry. Plenty of selection intrigue.
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