Test Rugby

Boks rue ‘poor start’ at Mount Smart

Head coach Jacques Nienaber lamented the Springboks’ hesitant opening minutes of a crushing defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

New Zealand scores the winning try during the match between Australia v New Zealand All Blacks for the Bledisloe Cup at Stadium Australia, Sydney Australia. New Zealand won 39-35. Mandatory

On this day: Lomu stars in ‘greatest ever game’

On this day in 2000, Jonah Lomu shone as the All Blacks and Wallabies clashed in a 74-point thriller in front of a record crowd of 109,874 in Sydney.

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Boks will make history at Mount Smart

Defending world champions, the Springboks have too much class and quality to not right the wrongs of 2022 and beat the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks kicking themselves in the foot

Matches between South Africa and New Zealand tend to be close, and not having a recognised goalkicker on Saturday could cost the Springboks, according to GAVIN RICH.

LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks

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Eddie Jones in the huddle with the Wallabies

Eddie wields axe for Pumas clash

Eddie Jones has told the Wallabies to “roll up their sleeves” as he made five changes to the Australia starting XV to face Argentina on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Steyn’s greatest hits

Take at look back on the finest moments of Frans Steyn’s illustrious 17-year career.

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.

Boks’ Wallaby-slayers backed to down NZ

Jacques Nienaber is counting on the group of victorious Springboks retained in the matchday squad to give South Africa impetus when they take on the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.