Kiwi scalp will represent progress

Jean de Villiers says a win against New Zealand will ensure that the Boks take some much-needed belief into the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks must shut down Barrett

The Springboks will need to contain the multitalented Beauden Barrett if they’re to have any chance of beating the All Blacks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘New Lomu’ to test Bok defence

Steve Hansen believes that All Blacks winger Julian Savea already offers more than Jonah Lomu did in his heyday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

‘You don’t have to lose to learn’

The All Blacks’ unbeaten record will not impact on their motivation for the Ellis Park Test nor their desire to win the 2015 World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Jannie doesn’t scare Moody

Rookie prop Joe Moody says he’s itching for a crack at veteran tighthead Jannie du Plessis at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Meyer: ‘Kicking will be difference’

Heyneke Meyer has reiterated the need to tactically outplay the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks must win big moments

Victor Matfield says the Springboks will need to be more clinical at key moments against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Bok hopes hinge on Duane

The Springboks’ chances of an upset victory over the All Blacks depend on the fitness of Duane Vermeulen, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Burger relishing greatest rivalry

Schalk Burger is grateful for another chance to battle against the Springboks’ most revered of foes, the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Pollard keeps Kiwis guessing

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says the Springboks are a more complete side when Handré Pollard starts at flyhalf, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.