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Amashukeli's reasoning vindicated: Why Ruben Love's yellow card was correct
Referee Nika Amashukeli's decision to yellow-card Ruben Love for offside in the All Blacks' defeat in Soweto was correct, with the confusion stemming from social media screenshots showing the wrong breakdown and commentary obscuring his on-field explanation.
Wiese warns Boks to expect same All Blacks threat despite Savea's absence
Jasper Wiese says Ardie Savea's absence does not change South Africa's preparations for Saturday's series-deciding fourth Test in Baltimore, warning that New Zealand's remaining loose forwards are equally experienced and dangerous. Wiese also noted the new Springbok loose trio appearance record set alongside Kolisi and Du Toit in Soweto.
Sititi urges All Blacks to move on ahead of Baltimore decider
Wallace Sititi says the All Blacks must put back-to-back losses to the Springboks behind them ahead of the series finale in Baltimore on Saturday.
Erasmus banks on continuity as Boks eye series triumph in Baltimore finale
Rassie Erasmus has resisted wholesale rotation for the third consecutive Test, making only one enforced change as the Springboks chase a first series victory over New Zealand in half a century. Morne van den Berg earns his first All Blacks start at scrum-half, while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu retains the fly-half berth ahead of Manie Libbok. The head coach has identified the closing stages as an area requiring improvement after the All Blacks outscored South Africa in the final 10 minutes of all three previous encounters.
Wiese eyes series win and strong showcase as Boks prepare for Baltimore finale
Jasper Wiese says lifting the Rugby Greatest Rivalry trophy in Baltimore would be a special achievement for the squad, as the Springboks — leading the series two-one — prepare for Saturday's finale against the All Blacks at M&T Bank Stadium.
Van den Berg earns first Springbok start since November as Erasmus makes two changes for Baltimore decider
Morne van den Berg starts at scrum-half in place of Cobus Reinach for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series finale in Baltimore, with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe the only other change to the Springbok XV that won in Soweto.
Johannes-Haupt confirms coaching continuity as Bok Women look to WXV
Laurian Johannes-Haupt confirms the Springbok Women will retain their current coaching structure for WXV, with Melusi Mthethwa continuing alongside co-head coaches Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September following Swys de Bruin's resignation.
Amashukeli's reasoning on Love yellow card: offside position at ruck, not at Libbok tackle
Referee Nika Amashukeli's yellow card to Ruben Love in the All Blacks' defeat in Soweto was issued for offside at the ruck where Ox Nche first received the ball, not at Manie Libbok's earlier tackle — with the sanction escalated under repeated-infringement laws after Quinn Tupaea had already conceded a penalty in the same sequence.
Rassie reveals what it was like sharing a flight with the All Blacks to Baltimore
Rassie Erasmus describes the atmosphere aboard the shared Springbok-All Black flight to Baltimore for the final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test.
Erasmus backs Feinberg-Mngomezulu for Baltimore, Pollard set for Australia return
Rassie Erasmus has kept Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for the Baltimore Test despite admitting he is yet to hit his straps, citing the youngster's defensive qualities, while confirming Handré Pollard is on track to return against Australia.
Erasmus opts for continuity as Boks target 3-1 series triumph in Baltimore
Rassie Erasmus has named a near-unchanged side for the final Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore, resisting the temptation to rotate despite the series already secured. Only two alterations feature in the starting XV: Damian Willemse replaces the injured Cheslin Kolbe, while Morne van den Berg earns his first start of the series after an influential cameo in Soweto. The selection signals Erasmus's intent to press home South Africa's advantage against a depleted All Blacks outfit.
All Blacks admit scrum gulf as Rennie concedes World Rugby sided with Springboks
Dave Rennie has acknowledged that World Rugby's assessment of the scrums in the third Test at FNB Stadium contradicted New Zealand's view, after the Springboks won five penalties from the setpiece and a pushover penalty try. The All Blacks coach admitted his side must improve before the Baltimore finale, whilst assistant Neil Barnes labelled South Africa's set-piece 'pretty damn dominant' and a source of penalty momentum.
Erasmus Names Unchanged Side for Baltimore Decider as Boks Chase Series Victory
Rassie Erasmus has made just two changes to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale against New Zealand in Baltimore, resisting the temptation to rotate despite the series already being won. Damian Willemse returns at fullback for the injured Cheslin Kolbe, while Morne van den Berg earns a start at scrumhalf after his influential cameo in Johannesburg. The selection signals Erasmus's intent to secure a 3-1 series victory rather than experiment ahead of the Australia fixture.
Carter's Defensive Lapses Cost All Blacks as Springboks Claim Series Lead
Sir John Kirwan has offered sympathy to Leroy Carter after the wing's two defensive errors contributed directly to South Africa's 29-24 victory at FNB Stadium. The former All Blacks great acknowledged Carter's attacking contributions but conceded the missed tackles on Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel proved decisive in a match where the Springboks' scrum dominance and second-half experience ultimately separated the sides. New Zealand now trail 2-1 in the four-Test series heading to Baltimore.
Erasmus backs Feinberg-Mngomezulu despite second-year struggles as Libbok waits
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start at fly-half for the fourth consecutive Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore despite mounting calls for Manie Libbok to be promoted. Rassie Erasmus cited consistency as the primary reason for persisting with the 24-year-old, while Victor Matfield attributed Feinberg-Mngomezulu's patchy form to second-year syndrome. Libbok's impact off the bench in Soweto has intensified the debate over South Africa's playmaking hierarchy.
Erasmus makes just two changes for Baltimore finale as Boks chase 3-1 series win
Erasmus makes just two changes — Damian Willemse back at fullback and Morné van den Berg starting at scrumhalf — as the Springboks target a 3-1 series win over the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday.
Erasmus explains Feinberg-Mngomezulu selection ahead of Libbok at flyhalf
Rassie Erasmus explains the defensive and pressure-handling considerations that put Feinberg-Mngomezulu ahead of Libbok at flyhalf for Saturday's Test.
Rassie makes two changes for Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore
Rassie Erasmus makes just two changes for the Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore, with Damian Willemse returning at fullback for the injured Cheslin Kolbe and Morne van den Berg earning a start at scrumhalf. The Springboks, leading the series 2-1, can clinch the inaugural trophy with a win at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday.
McKenzie: All Blacks have plenty to play for in Baltimore finale
Damian McKenzie says the All Blacks have plenty to play for in the Baltimore finale despite trailing the Greatest Rivalry Series 2-1, pointing to New Zealand's try-scoring output and the need to convert momentum swings as the key to levelling the series.
De Klerk returns as Bulls name 35-man squad for Paarl pre-season clash with Stormers
Sebastian de Klerk returns from injury as Johan Ackermann names a 35-man Bulls squad for Friday's pre-season friendly against the Stormers in Paarl, with four Springboks included and forward conditioning a key objective.