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All Blacks loosehead prop George Bower chatted to former New Zealand scrumhalf Brad Weber about “that” set-piece moment in the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Dave Rennie’s men found themselves under pressure midway through the second half of last week’s 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park, with South Africa winning three successive 5m scrum […]

All Blacks icon Dan Carter has picked three World Cup-winning Springbok greats in his all-time dream team. Selecting his best of the best for Ruck.co.uk, Carter’s team includes 10 World Cup winners and six former World Rugby Player of the Year winners. A 2007 World Cup hero, Bok colossus Schalk Burger slots into the loose

Rassie Erasmus has asked Springbok fans to remain silent during the haka. How do you think they should respond? Before kick-off at Ellis Park last Saturday, the 60,000-strong crowd fell eerily silent as the All Blacks laid down the challenge following a request from Erasmus. In the past, chants of ‘Olé! Olé! Olé!’ would have

Stormers XXIII coach Tom Dawson-Squibb says his injury-hit side have a spring in their step as they prepare for Friday night’s crucial Currie Cup clash against the Lions. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Stormers are fifth on the standings, with victory essential if they are to remain in contention for a place in the last four.

In the latest episode of Rassie on Alles, Rassie Erasmus, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick unpack the challenge and vibe of a Springboks-All Blacks clash in Cape Town. WATCH: Rassie on haka, All Blacks resurgence Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Rassie loves a Cape Crusader chirp appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. In

Aaron Smith says the All Blacks cannot rely on a high-tempo approach to break down the Springboks when the sides meet again in Cape Town on Saturday. Dave Rennie’s side opened the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series with a 33-16 victory at Ellis Park, scoring five tries despite spending much of the opening hour under pressure.

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has encouraged the Springboks to “pull the trigger” in the second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. The New Zealanders were able to soak up sustained pressure from the world champions before pulling away in the final stages to claim a

The Stormers XXIII have been boosted by the return of two stars ahead of their final round Currie Cup clash against the Lions on Friday. Dylan Miller returns at fullback for the Ellis Park showdown, while Zimbabwean international Gary Porter bolsters the engine room. The Stormers are fifth on the standings heading into the final

Former Springbok captain André Vos argues that attack coach Tony Brown must sharpen the world champions’ skills to help punish the All Blacks in the red zone. Writing for Stuff.nz ahead of Saturday’s second Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, Vos claims Brown’s biggest task is ensuring South Africa convert opportunity into points. Vos

Coach Mike Vowles has urged his Sharks XV side to ignore the complicated Currie Cup semi-final permutations and focus solely on beating the Vodacom Bulls XV at Kings Park on Friday night. The Sharks head into the final round of the league stage with a place in the last four still within reach, but Vowles