In the latest episode of Rassie on Alles, Rassie Erasmus, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick emphasised the Springboks’ respect for the world champions’ greatest rivals. WATCH: Rennie on Boks’ breakdown grievances Tomorrow, the #Springboks face the All Blacks in the first Test of #RugbysGreatestRivalry, and in this episode of ‘Rassie on Alles’, the Bok coaches […]
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Defending champions Griquas strengthened their position at the top of the Currie Cup log with a convincing win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. A brace from centre Zane Bester and 11 points from flyhalf George Whitehead led Griquas to a 38-14 win, moving them four points clear of the second-placed Cheetahs. The Pumas
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Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has received a massive boost for Sunday’s crucial Currie Cup showdown against the Boland Cavaliers in Bloemfontein. The hosts have made several changes for the penultimate round clash at Free State Stadium, with Springbok double world champion Faf de Klerk returning at scrumhalf and Tiaan Swanepoel moving into the No 10
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Pieter-Steph du Toit insists the Springboks must be switched on to the threat from the All Blacks on Saturday, in what the skipper expects will be a fast and furious encounter. Captaining the Boks for the fourth time this season in the absence of the injured Siya Kolisi, Du Toit will lead the world champions
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Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Paul de Villiers is “the right person” to start at openside flank for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 23-year-old will earn his fourth Test cap after coach Rassie Erasmus opted not to select Siya Kolisi despite the Bok captain training with the team
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Sibusiso Sangweni and Godlen Masimla will make their first Currie Cup starts of the season for the Boland Cavaliers against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Injuries suffered in last week’s win against the Lions at Ellis Park have forced several changes to the pack, with tighthead prop Dayan van der Westhuizen and loose forward
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Ex-All Blacks star Andrew Mehrtens has warned New Zealand face a “mountain to climb” against the Springboks on Saturday, with the match intensity set to top a World Cup final. Mehrtens, who won 70 Test caps and scored 967 points between 1995 and 2004, was speaking on the Boks Unpacked X Verdict podcast ahead of
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All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea is champing at the bit to lock eyes with the Springbok “warriors” in an epic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry spectacle at Ellis Park on Saturday. Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Friday, the 32-year-old said he was relishing his return after a short break at home in New Zealand. “I’m excited
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Former Sharks coach John Plumtree has identified an area where the Springboks could exploit an All Blacks side that has impressed him on attack. Speaking on the PlayZN TMO podcast, Plumtree praised New Zealand’s ability to create opportunities during their three tour matches against the Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls. “I love the All Blacks’ skill
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New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul says Rassie Erasmus’ “dubious behaviour” could turn the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series “toxic”. Paul argues that the Springbok coach’s approach during the build-up to Saturday’s first Test at Ellis Park suggests he is feeling the pressure of facing a resurgent All Blacks team under Dave Rennie. “For the
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