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Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks is Aphelele Fassi’s time to shine, after backing the fullback to start ahead of veteran Willie le Roux. Fassi has retained his place at fullback after helping the Springboks claim a bonus-point victory over the Wallabies in Perth two weeks ago. MORE: Boks to spring Eben […]

Springbok fans attending the last three Tests in Mzansi this year can help empower the next generation of players by donating previously loved boots, balls, kit and equipment. The army of supporters getting behind the world champions for back-to-back clashes against the All Blacks and a visit from Argentina in the Rugby Championship will be

Rassie Erasmus is excited to see how Ruan Nortje and Aphelele Fassi fare against “one of the best teams in the world” when the Springboks and All Blacks clash on Saturday. Jasper Wiese makes his first appearance of the season in a starting XV featuring a new lock combination as Erasmus rang the changes for

Eben Etzebeth could still get called into the Springboks’ team to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, after initially being left out of the matchday-23 due to a knee issue. Initially cast as doubtful by forwards coach Deon Davids on Monday, Etzebeth was not named in the Springboks’ matchday-23 to tackle the All Blacks

Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have the muscle up front to compete with a formidable Springbok pack when the old foes clash in Johannesburg this week. Knowing the intensity of the world champion Bok forward play, the All Blacks are preparing for an onslaught in the first of two 2024 Rugby Championship Tests

Aphelele Fassi has retained his place at fullback for the Springboks, while Jasper Wiese is set to make his first appearance of the season as Rassie Erasmus rang the changes for the clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Erasmus made nine changes to the team that defeated the Wallabies in Perth

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is on the New Zealand’s radar, as John Kirwan says the All Blacks need to rush the Test rookie during the clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. There has been plenty of debate over who should don the Springbok No 10 jersey, when the world champions resume their Rugby Championship

Bryan Habana scored twice in a nine-try epic between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park in the second edition of the Rugby Championship in 2013. Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images The post Watch: Habana brace in nine-try thriller appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Bryan Habana scored twice in a nine-try

John Kirwan believes the All Blacks must “start thinking like South Africa” and load their bench with dynamic players if they hope to beat the Springboks on Saturday. Rugby’s greatest rivalry will be showcased this week on the Highveld when the world champions tackle the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park. The

Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday. The first of two Tests between the traditional rivals in the Rugby Championship will be played in Johannesburg, and at Cape Town Stadium a week later. Following