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Two former All Blacks believe Springbok centre Damian de Allende’s try at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday should have been disallowed. De Allende crossed in the 22nd minute of the Boks’ 33-26 victory against New Zealand, which levelled the four-Test Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. However, former All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina and hooker […]

The Airlink jets that roared over Cape Town Stadium before Saturday’s Springbok-All Blacks Test cleared the top of the venue by as little as 12.5m, according to flight-tracking data. Two green Airlink Embraer E190 jets performed a spectacular low-level flyover shortly before kick-off, with TV footage making the aircraft appear dangerously close to the stadium

Joel Stransky’s contribution to South African rugby extends far beyond the drop goal that won the 1995 World Cup final, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane celebrates Stransky’s induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in Cape Town alongside All Blacks great Zinzan Brooke, describing both as iconic figures in Rugby’s

Stormers lock Riley Norton says Pieter-Steph du Toit is the benchmark for the career he wants to build after fully recovering from injury. Cruelly, a hamstring injury suffered in training prevented Norton from making his Springbok debut against England at Ellis Park in July after he had played against the Barbarians to kick-off the international

The Vodacom Bulls have secured the long-term future of a Springbok hooker. Johan Grobbelaar, who has been with the Bulls since 2017, was due to come off contract next year but has extended his deal until 2030. Grobbelaar’s decision to remain in Pretoria comes at an interesting time, with the Bulls also attempting to sign

Rassie Erasmus agreed Dave Rennie’s All Blacks are much improved, but the Springbok boss has reminded his rivals of the pressure they’re now under after Saturday’s result, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. South Africa slipped to No 2 in the world rankings after losing at Ellis Park last week, before Saturday’s 33-26 win in Cape Town restored

From learning the demands of wing to overcoming setbacks off the field, Ethan Hooker has taken his whirlwind rise to the Springboks in his stride. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Ethan Hooker’s rugby story has moved fast. Not that long ago he was a Sharks centre finding his feet, and on Saturday he was stepping

Loosehead prop Ox Nché was frank about Dave Rennie’s complaints over the Springboks’ walkabouts in the scrums and how the laws around the set-piece are interpreted, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Boks levelled the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 1-1 with a 33-26 triumph at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, reclaiming the world No 1 ranking in the

Australia scored two early tries and nursed their lead the rest of the way as they beat Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy on Saturday. The 27-21 victory was the Wallabies’ third straight under new coach Les Kiss, who started with two wins over Japan earlier this month. Before that they beat Italy in July.

Rassie Erasmus says expectation of wet weather and player fatigue prompted the Springboks’ last-minute front-row rejig in Saturday’s victory over the All Blacks, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking after the final whistle in South Africa’s 33-26 win at Cape Town Stadium, which levelled the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series 1-1, Erasmus explained his late selections. Deon Fourie