‘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.

All Blacks won’t let Boks ‘off the hook’

Jordie Barrett and Wallace Sititi are primed for a physical rematch against the Springboks on Saturday, aiming to rectify New Zealand’s recent shortcomings in closing out matches.

Razor: Beauden, TJ give us edge over Boks

Scott Robertson says the call to drop All Blacks stars Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench wasn’t easy but necessary to catch the Springboks napping on Saturday.

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.

Boks primed for All Blacks challenge

Jesse Kriel and Gerhard Steenekamp said the Springboks expect a massive onslaught from New Zealand in the first of two Tests between the old foes in Mzansi on Saturday.

Brannas: Boks to bomb All Blacks with 6-2

Deon Fourie says Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus will resist the urge of selecting a 7-1 split on the bench to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

All hail Bok history makers

MARK KEOHANE applauds the Springboks after a “fabulous day” for SA rugby Down Under, in what was also a testament to the depth that Rassie Erasmus continues to build.

Wallabies revved up for rampant Boks

Captain Allan Alaalatoa said Australia will be better equipped to handle the physicality of the Springboks as the teams prepare for wet conditions in Perth on Saturday.

Louw locked in for ‘sharp’ Wallabies

Springbok No 8 Elrigh Louw says the world champions are raring to go in anticipation of a massive onslaught from Australia on Saturday following last week’s big win in Brisbane.

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Boks

Lock Salmaan Moerat expects another clinical display from the Springboks in Perth on Saturday after a “special effort” against the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium.