Stick: NZ more dangerous with Mo’unga
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the promotion of Richie Mo’unga to start for the All Blacks at the expense of Beauden Barrett makes New Zealand more formidable this week.
All Blacks to put early ‘squeeze’ on Boks
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock says the All Blacks will flip the script on the Springboks with a lightning start to an “electric” rematch between the old foes at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Quiz! Test your knowledge of Boks vs All Blacks at Ellis Park
How well do you know the history of Tests played between the Springboks and All Blacks at the iconic ground? Take the SARugbymag.co.za test now and find out.
Thinus Delport’s Perfect XV
Former Springbok fullback Thinus Delport picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 13-year career.
Second place up for grabs for Boks in Joburg
The Springboks can climb back to second place on World Rugby’s Test rankings with a victory over the All Blacks in the second round of the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Kitshoff ‘so happy for Buffel’
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says he is delighted for long-time teammate Frans Malherbe, who is set to earn his 50th Test cap against the All Blacks on Saturday.
All Blacks wary of Bok ‘big unit’
Veteran All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is psyching himself up to face powerhouse Springbok rival Joseph Dweba when the sides battle at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Boks play mind games with All Blacks
Springbok speedster Makazole Mapimpi is ready to race after kicks and pin the All Blacks back when the teams lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Test picks: Boks by double digits!
The SARugbymag.co.za team have unanimously backed the Springboks to beat the All Blacks and clinch the Freedom Cup on Saturday by an average margin of more than 10 points.
Stat attack: Where the Boks bested the All Blacks
The Springboks were highly successful with their kicking game and smothered the All Blacks on defence in Nelspruit, according to Opta stats.
