Doogz eyes Stormers return
Two-time World Cup-winning Bok centre Damian de Allende has expressed his desire to eventually return to South Africa and finish his career with the DHL Stormers.
‘Super All Blacks losing to globo-Boks’
New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul believes role reversals leave the Springboks, not All Blacks, as world rugby’s true leaders.
All Blacks face ‘discomfort’ for poor finishing
New Zealand boss Scott Robertson and skipper Scott Barrett head home expecting a backlash after successive defeats to the Springboks in the Republic.
Rassie’s ‘Rainbow Warriors’ keep evolving
MARK KEOHANE applauds the stylistic and squad development of the world champion Springboks in 2024, while still maintaining their impressive winning ways.
Stick: We can’t relax against All Blacks
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has warned the Springboks of writing off a “desperate” New Zealand outift when the teams renew hostilities in Cape Town on Saturday.
‘Hurt’ All Blacks wary of Pollard, Willie
Skipper Scott Barrett said New Zealand are braced for an aerial battle with veteran playmakers Handre Pollard and Willie le Roux starting for the Springboks on Saturday.
How to enjoy Boks-All Blacks at CT Stadium
Rugby’s fiercest rivalry heads to Cape Town Stadium on Saturday as the Springboks take on the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.
‘All Blacks don’t have a PSDT to beat Boks’
Kiwi journalist Gregor Paul argues that South Africa’s Super Rugby exit has weakened the All Blacks, making them less competitive against powerful teams like the Springboks.
Slipper set to equal Wallaby record
Australia prop James Slipper is poised to become the equal most-capped Wallaby of all time after being named on the bench to face Argentina on Saturday.
Rassie neutralises Bomb Squad
Rassie Erasmus has picked a Bok matchday 23 to beat New Zealand and set up a Rugby Championship title win on Saturday, so expect more of a drizzle than a storm from the bench, writes MARK KEOHANE.
