The justifiably self-assured All Blacks need their skills to be put to the test but much depends on the young South African players coming up
Seemingly invincible just a year ago, the All Blacks have hit a wobble, boosting the South Africans’ hopes
He may have played in 92 Tests since his debut, but Tendai Mtawarira remains thrilled with the current Springbok environment.
"Fledgling international Jordie Barrett will start at fullback for New Zealand in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday"
The Springboks conceded nine tries as they ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a humiliating defeat, their fourth in the competition.
The mighty All Blacks are almost unbeatable, but Allister Coetzee can at least start correcting his muddled thinking.
Tiny New Zealand dominates rugby union thanks to a co-operative and structured way of operating.
The All Blacks great is unsure of his own future plans but he is confident the game in his home country is in safe hands.
The All Blacks have no real weaknesses so the only way to defeat them is not to let them have the ball.
The endless renewal of a plethora of laws can lead to confusion and mistakes on the field of play.
Cosatu is not encouraged to support the "all white" Springbok team that will take on the All Blacks, says provincial secretary Tony Ehrenreich.
New Zealand are expecting a South Africa backlash at a hostile Ellis Park when the teams meet in a crunch Rugby Championship fixture on Saturday.
Meyer makes several changes for match against Italy, but the impressive Reinach and Lambie will combine again.
The coach had come under fire over his team’s recent losing streak, as well as a text message row that has made Australia the laughing stock of rugby.
What the All Blacks will make of the Boks’ victory is uncertain, but the SA team is all but decided.
Australia’s loss against Argentina has earned them a media lashing, while New Zealand and South Africa prove they’re the ones to beat next World Cup.
Springbok flyhalf Patrick Lambie landed a last-minute penalty conversion to hand his side a 27-25 victory over the All Blacks at Ellis Park Stadium.
To buck the unflattering odds, the Boks must stop being spoilers and play to win.
Aaron Cruden has been suspended for two Rugby Championship matches after going out drinking and missing the New Zealanders’ flight to Argentina.
Both Springboks and All Blacks have work to do before the Rugby World Cup in Britain.
The Springboks put a positive spin on their narrow defeat to the All Blacks in a bruising encounter on Saturday.
New Zealand have beaten SA – crushing the teams’ dream of wanting to win to cap celebrations for captain Jean de Villiers 100th Test.
The All Blacks’ victory over the Wallabies on Saturday ensured the Bledisloe Cup remains in New Zealand for the 12th successive year.
While some Springboks were skittish in the storm, others managed to stand up and be counted.
New Zealand scored three second-half tries to beat England 28-27 in the second rugby Test for a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
New Zealand’s superiority showed yet again despite the best efforts of South Africa in the decisive game in the Rugby Championship.
Securing a 38-27 win, New Zealand retains the Rugby Championship title in their game at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.
Gone are the good old days when the referee was king and the scoreboard was all that counted.
Wing Ben Smith scored two tries — his second worth a bonus point — against Argentina on Saturday.
There is nothing wrong with using technology
to help officials to make decisions — it is the
human at the controls who is the problem.
The IRB said the first yellow card given to Springbok Bismarck du Plessis in the 17th minute of the match against the All Blacks was "incorrect".
Blood was spilled and both teams had players sent from the field yet New Zealand’s 29-15 victory over SA was based around a simple principle.