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South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Nienaber: We have work to do

While Jacques Nienaber is thrilled with a milestone win against the All Blacks, he knows the Springboks will have to be slicker at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Malcolm Marx of South Africa celebrates with his teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England.

Boks gore shoddy All Blacks

Malcolm Marx reached a try-scoring landmark as the Springboks claimed a record win over the All Blacks in their final World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday night.

South Africa's Canan Moodie looks on during the Rugby Championship match between Australia and South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on September 3, 2022.

Stick: Moodie a legend in the making

Canan Moodie’s defensive attributes have convinced the Springboks that he is capable of shutting down “one of the best” in All Black Rieko Ioane at Twickenham on Friday night.

Boks go with 7-1 bench

A late change to the matchday-23 has forced the Springboks to replace substitute Willie le Roux with a forward for the clash against the All Blacks at Twickenham.

South Africa's rugby player Siya Kolisi takes part in a captain's run training session at Adelaide Oval on August 26, 2022, ahead of the eToro Rugby Championship against Australia in Adelaide.

Siya: Twickenham will be tough, but beautiful

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi can’t wait for the world champions and All Blacks to lock horns in a World Cup warm-up clash at the home of English rugby on Friday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Salmaan Moerat during the DHL Stormers captain's run at DHL Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Moerat: It’ll put a smile on my dad’s face

New DHL Stormers skipper Salmaan Moerat says his appointment will be an “immense honour” for his family, as he eyes bringing Champions Cup title success to the franchise.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ashley Crowden/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12539546at) Dragons vs DHL Stormers . DHL Stormers' Warrick Gelant is presented with the Player of the Match award by Salmaan Moerat United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Wales - 15 Oct 2021

Stormers name new skipper

The DHL Stormers were delighted to announce that Springbok lock Salmaan Moerat will lead the inaugural Vodacom URC champions from next season.

Foster: Boks to get us ready for battle

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has laughed off predecessor Steve Hansen’s ‘defection’ to the Wallabies, and is rather focused on Friday’s epic clash against the Springboks.

All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett

Fully-loaded All Blacks for Bok duel

Richie Mo’unga is back at flyhalf as the All Blacks have named a strongest possible lineup for the World Cup warm-up against the Springboks at Twickenham on Friday.