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Fourie du Preez on decision-making, the 2015 World Cup, and why getting sent home in 2003 was the best thing that ever happened to him
Du Preez reflects on being cut from the 2003 World Cup squad, explains the nomination-based decision-making system that defined the Bulls' dominance, and draws a direct line between his own game and the modern French playmakers.
All Blacks squad for SA tour: Who's in, who's out, and what it means for the Boks series
A detailed winners-and-losers breakdown of Rennie's All Blacks tour squad — covering the uncapped inclusions, the Savea rest strategy, Kirifi's shock snub, and the injury absences that reshape New Zealand's depth ahead of the Bok Tests.
Rennie bulks up for the Boks while keeping one eye on Australia 2027
Rennie's squad is built around a deliberate physical response to the Springbok forward pack, with Ta'eiloa and Blackadder added to give the loose trio some real bulk. But the piece also reads the tour as a World Cup laboratory — veterans like Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor face genuine scrutiny, and the back selections are designed for tactical experimentation as much as winning.
Rennie bulks up for the Boks while using the Greatest Rivalry tour as a World Cup audition
Rennie's 44-man squad is built around two goals: adding forward mass to front the Springbok pack, and using the tour's scale to answer lingering World Cup selection questions — from uncapped bolters to veterans like Beauden Barrett.
Dan Cole: Why the Springbok scrum is unbeatable for 80 minutes
Dan Cole lays out why the Springbok scrum is unplayable — raw mass, psychological dominance that bends 50/50 refereeing decisions their way, and a bench that doubles down on the pressure rather than easing it.
All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry squad: The standout calls and notable snubs
A detailed winners-and-losers breakdown of Rennie's 44-man All Blacks squad for the Greatest Rivalry tour — covering the uncapped inclusions, Savea's managed rest, Kirifi's shock snub, and the injury absences that will shape the Test series against the Springboks.
All Blacks bring in Tamati Ellison as extra coaching muscle for South Africa tour
Dave Rennie has recalled Tamati Ellison — who left the All Blacks setup in March 2026 — to bolster his coaching group for the seven-week Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa, with Ellison's specific role yet to be confirmed.
Hansen predicts 2-all split and praises Erasmus's 'drip-feed' squad management
Hansen argues Erasmus's rotation strategy is cohesion-building rather than risk-taking, predicts a 2-all series split, while McKenzie suggests the All Blacks' new-era flexibility could be the key variable across four Tests.
Planet Rugby's combined Bok-All Black XV: South Africa dominate, but who makes the cut?
Planet Rugby's combined Bok-All Black XV ahead of the four-Test series gives South Africa nine of fifteen spots, with SFM, Willemse and a Bok-dominated forward pack leading the way — Roigard and Jordie Barrett carry the All Black case.
Rennie's honest assessment: Rassie is 'one of the most innovative coaches in world rugby'
Rennie calls Erasmus one of the game's most innovative coaches ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Series, while framing the four-Test contest as a direct collision between Bok physicality and All Black tempo — with New Zealand's last series win in South Africa now 29 years ago.
Mchunu recalled as Springboks squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina Test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springboks squad, taking the Johannesburg training group to 44 players as Erasmus prepares to name his Argentina travelling party later this week.
Mchunu recalled to Springbok squad ahead of Argentina and New Zealand Tests
Rassie Erasmus has called up Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu to the Springbok squad as preparations intensify for the one-off Test against Argentina and the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The 27-year-old, who earned his fourth cap against Scotland during the Nations Championship, rejoins a 44-man group in Johannesburg after initially being released for midweek franchise duty.
Mchunu called up as Springboks ramp up Buenos Aires preparations
Ntuthuko Mchunu has joined the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Mchunu called up as Bok squad swells to 44 ahead of Argentina and All Blacks series
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been recalled to the Springbok camp in Johannesburg, taking the squad to 44 players ahead of Saturday's Test in Buenos Aires and the subsequent Rugby Championship series against New Zealand.
Erasmus's selection artistry, the All Blacks' tour squad curiosity, and rugby's discipline problem
Erasmus's 44-man squad assembly is framed as promotional genius, Rennie's bloated touring party signals serious intent, and the piece comes down hard on referee Berry's Jacobson call — leaning on Owens and Doyle to argue the yellow was indefensible and damaging to the game's safety narrative.
Mchunu drafted into Springbok squad ahead of Argentina test
Ntuthuko Mchunu has been added to the 44-man Springbok squad in Johannesburg as Rassie Erasmus prepares to name his travelling party for the 8 August test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
NZ pundit's 'legally correct, morally corrupt' dig at Boks ahead of Greatest Rivalry Series
NZ pundit Mark Watson accuses the Boks of 'legally correct but morally corrupt' game-slowing tactics ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Series, while Rennie confirms his staff will brief match officials on the tempo they need — a revealing look at the off-field battle lines being drawn before the series starts.
Rennie's All Blacks are playing catch-up before a ball is kicked in the Test series
Rennie's All Blacks carry a telling experience deficit into South Africa — 59% of the squad haven't toured here this cycle — and Cardinelli breaks down why the warm-up schedule, altitude adjustment and Savea's delayed integration make this a genuine race against the clock before the first Test at Ellis Park.
Sopoaga's warning: Don't sleep on Ruben Love
Sopoaga warns that Ruben Love could be a decisive factor in the four-Test series against the Boks — and that he'll only improve as the series progresses.
Rennie confirms Barrett starts against Stormers as travel chaos forces early All Blacks selections
Dave Rennie has confirmed Beauden Barrett starts the All Blacks' opener against the Stormers in Cape Town, with travel disruptions via Dubai forcing the coaching staff to pre-select matchday 23s for all four South African matches — including the first Springbok Test.