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Jake White believes the Springboks must fix their defence and finish stronger if they are to beat the All Blacks in Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series is delicately poised at 1-1 after the All Blacks won 33-16 at Ellis Park before the Boks hit back with a […]

It’s 14 years since rugby’s two heavyweights last collided at FNB Stadium, and Saturday’s return to the famous Calabash arrives loaded with echoes, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Back on 6 October 2012, the All Blacks closed out an unbeaten inaugural Rugby Championship with a 32-16 win there, in front of nearly 88,000 fans. This

Speedster Seabelo Senatla is revved up to reunite with Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe in the Stormers attack from back field, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Next season, Kolbe will bolster an already dynamic and exciting backline corps at the Stormers that includes fellow gamebreakers Senatla and Warrick Gelant. “If he’s not the greatest player at the moment 

The Springboks and All Blacks are chasing victory at FNB Stadium to take a 2-1 series lead into the Baltimore decider. Who will win the third Test at FNB Stadium? Springboks by 1-7 Springboks by 8-15 Springboks by 16-plus All Blacks by 1-7 All Blacks by 8-15 All Blacks by 16-plus ResultsVote Photo: Duif du

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell believes Saturday’s third Greatest Rivalry Test at FNB Stadium could be the biggest challenge of many players’ careers. The series is locked at 1-1 after New Zealand won the opening Test 33-16 at Ellis Park before the Springboks hit back with a 33-26 victory in Cape Town last weekend.

Ruan Nortjé says the Springboks are already working on new ways to disrupt the All Blacks’ lineout after dominating that area in the second Test in Cape Town. The series is locked at 1-1 heading into Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, with the world champions chasing a historic first victory over New

Following a whirlwind few months for club and country, flyhalf sensation Yaqeen Ahmed feels like he belongs in the Stormers No 10 jersey, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The 20-year-old made his Stormers debut in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener on 7 August at Cape Town Stadium after helping the Junior Springboks retain the Junior World Championship

A Wallabies veteran is aiming to force his way into the national team for next year’s World Cup on home soil. James O’Connor has signed a one-year deal with the Western Force, where he made his Super Rugby debut as a 17-year-old in 2008. The 36-year-old joins the Force after leaving the Leicester Tigers, having

Taking inspiration from the Stormers’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry performance last month, star No 8 Evan Roos has promised the team are not there to lose next season, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The 26-year-old was speaking at the Stormers’ season launch event and new home and away jerseys unveiling on Tuesday. He last played against the All

The Vodacom Bulls away kit for the 2026-27 season was revealed on Tuesday. The “Tradition into Tomorrow” kit, featuring distinctive teal and navy colourways, is inspired by iconic 1990s sporting apparel which featured a striking combination of bold colours and geometric shapes. According to kit manufacturers Puma, the design graphic on the kit transforms into