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New Zealand pair Cam Roigard and Will Jordan have spoken of their excitement at finally getting the chance to face the Springboks on South African soil. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. A frustrating run of injuries has denied both players the opportunity in recent years, with Saturday’s clash at Ellis Park also set to mark […]

Legendary former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has pinpointed what could prove decisive in Saturday’s opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The 63-year-old, who led New Zealand to a historic series win on South African soil three decades ago, spoke to SARugbymag.co.za in Johannesburg on Thursday. “I think

The boys have no doubt that the No1-ranked Boks will beat the No2 team in the world. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie’s bruisers to bully All Blacks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys have no doubt that the No1-ranked Boks will beat the No2 team in the world. The post Keo &

Rassie Erasmus explains what separates flank Paul de Villiers from his counterparts. De Villiers will wear the No 6 jersey against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. MORE: Rassie explains Siya’s omission High praise from Rassie Erasmus on Paul de Villiers who wears the six jersey on Saturday. “He’s the kind of player

Rassie Erasmus backs the Springbok pairing of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams on Saturday, along with his choice of Cobus Wiese as his preferred lock cover. Erasmus was speaking on Thursday after naming the Bok team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, in the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Feinberg-Mngomezulu

The inclusion of Junior Springbok star Ethan Adams on senior debut headlines a rejigged Lions match 23 to face the Sharks XV in Pietermaritzburg on Friday night. The Pride, fifth on the Currie Cup log, need a win to keep their playoff hopes on track after last week’s 38-29 home defeat by the Boland Cavaliers.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says his side is aware of the challenge awaiting them at the Springboks’ Ellis Park “mecca”. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Rennie on Thursday described this week’s squad selection as one of the toughest calls of his tenure, revealing that the second row in particular sparked extensive internal debate before the

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson’s depth and reinforcements for next season has taken a huge blow with long-term injuries to key players in the Currie Cup. Scrumhalf Imad Khan is already ruled out with a serious knee injury and veteran Dewaldt Duvenage sidelined with a broken arm. Now, the Stormers XXIII have been hit

Springbok fullback Damian Willemse has issued a stark warning ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Willemse admitted that Ruben Love, the All Blacks’ new-generation playmaker, poses a genuine all-round threat that will test the Bok defence in every facet of the game. Asked to assess

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says a strong start against the All Blacks at Ellis Park is vital, but insists the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series will not be decided on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The four-Test showdown kicks off at Ellis Park before clashes at Cape Town Stadium and FNB Stadium, with the final