Boks would've had a tougher game at training?
Keo and Zels reckon the Springboks' second-string side would have offered more resistance than a depleted Italy team.
Mallett: Brown's All Blacks deal changes nothing about his Springbok commitment
Mallett makes a measured case that Brown's pre-announced All Blacks move is a non-issue for Springbok preparations — but the potential RWC 2027 quarter-final collision adds an awkward edge to that confidence.
Hansen's Right to Back Himself — But the Boks' Five-Match Streak Tells a Different Story
Jean de Villiers acknowledges Hansen's logic but argues last year's results and performances make it hard to see the All Blacks closing the gap on the Boks — and the panel get genuinely animated over what a 2-2 series tiebreaker would even look like.
Springbok Recall! Relive Phepsi Buthelezi's 2025/26 Season
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Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.
James Doleman to referee South Africa v England as World Rugby confirms Nations Championship officials
James Doleman will referee South Africa v England at Ellis Park on 4 July, with Andrew Brace and Pierre Brousset as assistants, as World Rugby confirms the full list of officials for the July leg of the 2026 Nations Championship.