Rassie: We need to fire shots
Rassie Erasmus hopes the changes he’s made to his match squad – especially those in the backline – will fire the Springboks to victory over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Hooker gets first Test start, SFM at 10
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has rolled the dice with a new-look backline for Saturday’s rematch against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Bok MVP Eskom lit up Eden Park
Springbok openside flank Marco van Staden was voted SA Rugby magazine’s MVP after the 24-17 defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland.
All Blacks on THAT Bok scrum: ‘A never again moment’
The All Blacks may have celebrated a record-extending Eden Park victory on Saturday, but even in defeat the Springboks flexed their greatest weapon – the scrum.
Hooker relishing ‘surreal’ NZ experience
Newcomer Ethan Hooker says the Springboks remain focused on winning the Rugby Championship despite suffering a second defeat of the campaign.
‘Boks will be better in Wellington’
All Blacks greats believe the Springboks left enough on the table in Auckland to suggest a real threat awaits in Wellington on Saturday.
Watch: The peptalk the Boks needed
It’s too late for Eden Park, but the Boks best listen to this ahead of the Cake Tin clash.
Kolbe, Pollard rated ‘4 out of 10’
The All Blacks’ 24-17 victory at Eden Park was bruising for the Springboks on the field – and in the New Zealand media player ratings.
Back-to-basics Boks can bounce back
The Springboks were their own worst enemies at Eden Park, but a reset to their DNA of power, set piece dominance and defence can spark a turnaround in Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Fresh Kurt-Lee setback for Boks, No 8 returns
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse could be unavailable for longer than initially anticipated.
