Preview: Springboks vs All Blacks
The Springboks’ mental strength, aerial ability and fitness will be tested like never before when they host a highly motivated All Blacks side at Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bok defence must be applauded
If the Boks find the correct balance on defence, they have the capability to finish in pole position against the All Blacks this Saturday, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
SBW: Boxing took me to dark place
Sonny Bill Williams will lean on his experience as a boxer when he faces the Springboks in what should be a gruelling physical contest on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Dyantyi determined to ‘conquer lions’
Bok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed that his trademark try celebration owes its origins to watching the All Blacks’ haka as a young boy, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
Watch: Boks brace for Blacklash
THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE look ahead to Saturday’s massive clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Loftus.
Hansen: Bok belief is booming
Steve Hansen has called on the All Blacks to meet the challenge of a resurgent Springboks and strike an important blow ahead of the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Watch: Cane, Karl press conference
Sam Cane and Karl Tu’inukuafe address the media ahead of the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
Watch: SBW, Goodhue press conference
All Blacks centres Sonny Bill Williams and Jack Goodhue address the media in Johannesburg on Thursday.
No 3 ranking up for grabs for Boks
The Springboks could climb to third place on the World Rugby rankings with a big win against the All Blacks in Pretoria on Saturday.
Venter: All Blacks disrespected Boks
Brendan Venter says the All Blacks won’t make the mistake of underestimating the Springboks again.
