‘Boks know All Blacks aren’t invincible’

Brendan Venter says the Springboks’ win in Wellington will give them genuine belief that they can beat the All Blacks again.

Loftus Test sold out

All general stand tickets for the Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and All Blacks at Loftus on 6 October have been sold. 

It’s official: Mitchell joins England

The Blue Bulls have confirmed that John Mitchell has left the union to become England’s defence coach.

Springboks release 10 players

Willie le Roux and Francois Louw have rejoined their English clubs, while another eight Springboks are available for Currie Cup duty this weekend.

‘Boks were done in by Nigel Owens’

Stuff.co.nz rugby writer Mark Reason has accused referee Nigel Owens of ‘playing God’ during the Test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Wellington.

White: Springboks’ style suits them

Jake White says the result in Wellington last Saturday shows why the Springboks should always play to their strengths.

All Blacks opted against drop goal

The All Blacks did consider going for a drop goal at the end of their match against the Springboks in Wellington.

Watch: Rugby Champs Play of the Week

Willie le Roux capitalised on Jordie Barrett’s howler to score the Springboks’ second try against the All Blacks in Wellington.

Springboks rise, Wallabies fall

The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.

Le Roux’s Bok availability in doubt

Fullback Willie le Roux says he is unsure whether he’ll be available for the Springboks’ home Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.