Boks must smother Smith
The Springboks need to win the breakdown battle and pressure All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
All Blacks press conference
Steve Hansen and Lima Sopoaga after the announcement of the team to play the Springboks.
Brüssow ‘better than before’
Heinrich Brüssow feels he's a smarter and ultimately more effective player than he was four years ago, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Sopoaga handed debut against Boks
Steve Hansen has made seven changes to the All Blacks starting lineup for their match against the Boks in Johannesburg.
Wallabies ring changes
David Pocock will start at openside flank in one of seven changes to the Wallabies starting lineup for their match against Argentina in Mendoza.
Pumas reshuffle backline
Gonzalo Camacho will start on the right wing in one of seven changes to the Argentina side for their Test against the Wallabies in Mendoza.
Hendricks to start against All Blacks
Cornal Hendricks will start on the right wing against the All Blacks on Saturday after JP Pietersen was forced to withdraw as the result of a hamstring injury.
Meyer alters plan for All Blacks
Heyneke Meyer believes starting two fetchers in the back row will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating the All Blacks on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 24)
Tank Lanning explains why he is impressed with how the Boks performed against Australia, despite the loss.
Brüssow back for Boks
Heinrich Brüssow will feature for the Springboks for the first time since the 2011 World Cup after being named to start at openside flank against the All Blacks.
