Leaders suspended Smith
The All Blacks’ leadership group unanimously agreed that Aaron Smith should be suspended for this Saturday’s Test against the Boks, according to coach Steve Hansen.
Timani unleashed on Pumas
Lopeti Timani will start at No 8 for the Wallabies against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.
Smith blow for Blacks
Star All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has been suspended for misconduct and will not face the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday.
ABs ‘love playing Boks’
Dane Coles says the All Blacks remain determined to push themselves to the limit in this Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
De Allende to start at 12?
Jesse Kriel’s ongoing struggle with a groin injury may force a reshuffle in midfield with Damian de Allende starting at No 12 and Juan de Jongh moving to 13, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Naholo to wing it against Boks
Fijian-born flyer Waisake Naholo is set to start for the All Blacks in this Saturday's Test against the Springboks in Durban.
Wing woes for Boks
The Springboks’ lack of options on the wing could be exposed as a result of injuries to Bryan Habana and Jesse Kriel, and the unavailability of Lwazi Mvovo, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
ABs expect balanced Boks
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says they are not expecting the Springboks to overdo the kicking game in this Saturday’s Test at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Boks to face dogged defence
The All Blacks’ aggressive press defence is just as much of a threat as their much-vaunted attack, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
All Blacks aim for dominance
The Springboks could be put to the sword when a rampant All Blacks side goes looking for a more ruthless performance on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
