All Blacks up the ante for Cape contest

Assistant coach Jason Ryan said the All Blacks must raise their intensity and “respond” to beat the Springboks on Saturday.

Kiwi scribe: All Blacks lack swagger

New Zealand columnist Chris Rattue argues that the All Blacks’ aura has diminished, and their self-belief may be a key issue in their loss to the Springboks on Saturday.

Rugby’s greatest rivals have no comparison

It doesn’t get better than the Springboks versus All Blacks at Ellis Park, and a “ripper” between the old foes on Saturday didn’t disappoint, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Scooter revved up for Bok revenge

All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett is using the heartbreak of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final loss to the Springboks as motivation when the teams clash on Saturday.

Fans clap Boks to famous victory

The Springboks will claim three wins in a row over arch-rivals New Zealand this week for just the second time in the professional era, according to readers.

Ireland ready to vulture Bok loss

The Springboks could face a significant drop in the World Rugby standings if the top-ranked team lose to the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Big Vic baffled by no-Brodie All Blacks

Bok icon Victor Matfield has questioned why New Zealand Rugby continues to overlook some of the “best players in the world” due to their policy on overseas-based stars.

Stick: Eben will ignite Bomb Squad

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has backed Eben Etzebeth to make a huge impact off the bench for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

All Blacks wary of ‘amazing’ Sacha

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has shot the lights out for the Springboks in 2024, and New Zealand scrumhalf TJ Perenara has acknowledged the threat of the star playmaker.

All Blacks ‘Saffa’ braced for altitude factor

Embracing his Mzansi heritage, New Zealand speedster Mark Tele’a can’t wait to tackle the Springboks on the Highveld this Saturday.