All Blacks commiserate with Etzebeth

Ian Foster said the All Blacks’ thoughts were with Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to the clash between the teams on Saturday.

All Blacks ring changes for Bok duel

Head coach Ian Foster brought in Will Jordan as part of five changes to the All Blacks 23 to face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Kiwis wary of Bok aerial threat

All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan believes the Springboks will revert to a contestable kicking game when the teams lock horns for a “title fight” on Saturday.

All Blacks to shift gears for Bok duel

Outside centre Rieko Ioane says capitalising on winning momentum will be vital when the All Blacks and Springboks clash in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

All Blacks primed for ‘fresh-bodied’ Boks

Inside centre Jordie Barrett says New Zealand will be ready for the new-look Springboks in the much-anticipated Rugby Championship clash between the old foes on Saturday.

URC fixtures: Long haul awaits Lions

The Lions will host former champions, the DHL Stormers, before heading abroad for the start of their 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC campaign.

URC fixtures: Rough start for Sharks

The Sharks kick off their 2023-24 @Vodacom #URC season with four tough away matches, including an opener against defending champions Munster.

Nienaber backs Bok ‘strike’ team

Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the rejigged Springbok lineup to face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday can clinch the Rugby Championship title.

Watch: Bongi bear hugs a Bok giant

A delighted Bongi Mbonambi celebrated with Andre Esterhuizen and Joseph Dweba after the Springboks thrashed the Wallabies in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener.

One Bok in Armitage’s Dream XV

Former England fullback Delon Armitage has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and five Englishmen.