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Springboks arrive in USA ahead of series decider against All Blacks
The Springboks have arrived in the USA leading their series against the All Blacks 2-1, with the fourth and final Test to come.
Wallabies lose Carter Gordon to leg fracture ahead of Springboks Test
Australia will be without first-choice flyhalf Carter Gordon for their Perth Test against the Springboks on 26 September after the playmaker suffered a leg fracture in the weekend's 28-28 draw with Argentina. The injury is expected to sideline Gordon for two months, ruling him out of the Bledisloe Cup series as well.
Gordon fracture rules Wallaby playmaker out of Springbok Test and Bledisloe series
Carter Gordon has fractured his leg, ruling the Wallabies' first-choice flyhalf out of the September 26 Test against the Springboks in Perth and the Bledisloe Cup series, with Tom Lynagh the likely replacement.
Rennie pinpoints Jordan error as turning point in All Blacks' Soweto defeat
All Blacks assistant coach Dave Rennie has identified a costly mistake by Will Jordan as the pivotal moment in Saturday's 29-24 defeat to the Springboks at FNB Stadium. Despite Jordan's try giving New Zealand a 17-12 lead in the 56th minute, the world champions responded immediately through Jesse Kriel and seized control of the contest. The result extends South Africa's lead to 2-1 in the four-Test Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
All Blacks vow to fix maul defence ahead of Baltimore decider
New Zealand lock Sam Darry has acknowledged his side must improve their maul defence after the Springboks dominated that facet in Saturday's 29-24 victory at FNB Stadium. The All Blacks conceded a crucial 20-metre rolling maul try to Malcolm Marx in the 65th minute, a score that helped the Boks pull clear in Soweto.
Boks hold 2-1 series lead but RGR trophy still up for grabs in Baltimore
The Springboks' 29-24 victory at FNB Stadium secured the Freedom Cup and prevented an All Blacks series win on South African soil, but the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry trophy remains undecided ahead of Saturday's decider in Baltimore. Rassie Erasmus and his squad flew out alongside New Zealand on Sunday, with the four-match series locked at 2-1 and both sides eyeing the inaugural RGR silverware.
Marx's fist-pump seals Soweto triumph as Springboks take 2-1 series lead
Malcolm Marx powered over for the decisive try at FNB Stadium on Saturday night, his three fist-pumps into the turf sealing a 29-24 victory over New Zealand. The Springboks trailed with an hour gone before cranking up their trademark power game in front of more than 90,000 fans. The win gives South Africa a 2-1 lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry with one Test remaining.
Carter Gordon breaks leg in Mendoza, set to miss Springboks Test and Bledisloe Cup
Carter Gordon has broken his leg in Australia's draw with Argentina in Mendoza, ruling him out of the Wallabies' Test against South Africa and the Bledisloe Cup series.
Boks welcomed by cheering crowds on Baltimore arrival
Cheering fans greeted the Springboks in Baltimore ahead of the fourth and final Test of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Darry warns All Blacks must solve maul problem ahead of Baltimore Test
All Blacks lock Sam Darry says New Zealand must fix their maul defence before the Baltimore Test after the Springboks exploited it at FNB Stadium.
Hanekom deflects praise after crucial cameo in Soweto Test win
Cameron Hanekom played down his role in the Springboks' 29-24 win over the All Blacks in Soweto, despite Rassie Erasmus singling out the Bulls eighthman's turnover as a key moment and Hanekom featuring prominently in the Malcolm Marx try that extended the lead to 26-17.
Hooker eager for series decider as Boks take 2-1 lead into Baltimore
Malcolm Marx, Man of the Match in the Boks' 29-24 win over New Zealand in Soweto, says the series is far from over despite South Africa taking a 2-1 lead, with Saturday's decider at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore set to determine the series outcome.
Hooker plays down Man of the Match after Boks go 2-1 up on All Blacks
Ethan Hooker, named Man of the Match after the Springboks' 29-24 win over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, says he only found out about the award from a team official post-match, with South Africa now holding a 2-1 series lead ahead of the Baltimore decider.
All Blacks hit by triple injury blow ahead of series decider against Springboks in Baltimore
New Zealand will be without Ardie Savea, Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson for Saturday's Rugby Championship series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore, with all three ruled out through injuries sustained during the third test in Johannesburg.
All Blacks lose Tupaea, Jacobson and Savea for series decider against Springboks in Baltimore
New Zealand have lost Quinn Tupaea, Luke Jacobson and captain Ardie Savea to injury ahead of Saturday's series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore, with the All Blacks trailing 2-1 in the four-test series.
Springboks edge All Blacks in Soweto thriller to claim series lead
South Africa secured a 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match Greatest Rivalry series. Malcolm Marx, Kurt-Lee Arendse and Jesse Kriel crossed for the Springboks, who trailed until the 59th minute before delivering a decisive final quarter. The result ensures South Africa cannot lose the series, with the finale set for Baltimore next weekend.
Kolisi reveals Soweto inspiration as Springboks claim historic FNB Stadium victory
Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus spoke of the emotional weight of playing in Soweto after the Springboks defeated New Zealand 29-24 to take a 2-1 series lead. The skipper revealed how children chasing the team bus through the township provided motivation for a side digging deep to record their first Test victory at FNB Stadium. Erasmus acknowledged the reality that many local supporters could not afford tickets, adding poignancy to a result that carried historical significance.
Kolbe out with broken jaw as Springboks head to Baltimore with injury concerns
Cheslin Kolbe is out of the Baltimore Test against the All Blacks with a broken jaw, joining Carlu Sadie, Boan Venter, Ntuthuko Mchunu and Ben-Jason Dixon on the injury list, while Rassie Erasmus confirmed Damian Willemse and Aphelele Fassi are available to cover the back three.
Kolisi and Erasmus moved by Soweto connection after historic FNB Stadium win
Kolisi and Erasmus reflected on the emotional significance of winning in Soweto, with both men moved by the reality that many local supporters could not afford tickets to the Springboks' historic 29-24 victory over New Zealand at FNB Stadium.
Kolisi and Erasmus moved by Soweto connection after series-clinching win over All Blacks
Kolisi and Erasmus reflected on the significance of playing in Soweto after the Springboks' 29-24 win over New Zealand sealed a 2-1 series lead, with both citing the township's children — many unable to afford tickets — as a source of inspiration.