Scott Robertson says the call to drop All Blacks stars Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara to the bench wasn’t easy but necessary to catch the Springboks napping on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Robertson has made a statement ahead of the blockbuster clash between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town Stadium by relegating World […]
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Rassie Erasmus revealed that Siya Kolisi deferred a tournament-ending procedure to reset his fractured nose in order to lead the Springboks this week. DYLAN JACK reports. Kolisi, who took a blow to the face during the win against New Zealand at Ellis Park, will captain a rejigged Bok lineup on Saturday. TEAM: Siya cleared to tackle
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Siya Kolisi will lead a rejigged Springbok lineup bolstered by two-time World Cup winners Willie le Roux and Lukhanyo Am against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday. Kolisi, who took a severe blow to the cheek in last week’s victory in Johannesburg, made it through all the training sessions this week, and has been
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Rassie Erasmus was delighted to have Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi cleared to tackle the All Blacks in a blockbuster rematch at Cape Town Stadium this week. Kolisi, who took a blow to the cheek in last week’s win at Ellis Park, will lead a rejigged Bok lineup against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Beauden Barrett will play from the bench as All Blacks coach Scott Robertson made a handful of changes to their lineup for the clash with the Springboks in Cape Town. The All Blacks are without Ethan Blackadder (hamstring) and Caleb Clarke (back) due to injuries, as Robertson made four changes to the All Blacks starting
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In the latest episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus says he has no issues with the South African contingent of All Blacks fans. Highly anticipated Rassie 𝘰𝘯 Alles: SA All Black fans.#ForeverGreenForeverGold #Springboks pic.twitter.com/fA2rwTsgVG — Springboks (@Springboks) September 4, 2024 Photo: Gallo Images / Brenton Geach The post Rassie makes peace with SA All
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Suleiman Hartzenberg is relishing the opportunity to come flying out blocks in the blue and white hoops of DHL Western Province in Kimberley this week. The 21-year-old outside back has thrilled fans with his electrifying pace and elite finishing for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup. Now, after
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Lukhanyo Am has called for the Springboks to make better decisions on defence in Cape Town after being breached a couple of times by the All Blacks at Ellis Park. The Springboks staged a strong comeback from 27-17 down late in the game last week to stay unbeaten in the Rugby Championship. All Blacks wing
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All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams says the clash with the Springboks at Ellis Park is “by far” the most intense atmosphere he has ever played in. Williams started as the All Blacks built up a 27-17 lead in last Saturday’s clash, before the Springboks came from behind to snatch a thrilling victory. Playing in his
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Cheslin Kolbe expects nothing less than the all-out warfare that has become synonymous with rugby’s greatest rivalry when the Springboks tackle a fired-up All Blacks in Cape Town. The Springboks are hunting their fourth successive victory against their southern hemisphere arch-rivals for the second time in history. However, to do so, the Boks will have
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