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Rennie: Four-test Springbok series tougher than a World Cup
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says the four-test series against South Africa is tougher than a World Cup, with the Springboks' 12-test winning streak and set-piece dominance the central challenge ahead of Saturday's Ellis Park opener.
Roigard expected to be fit for Ellis Park opener as Ratima scans positive for PCL injury
Cortez Ratima has been ruled out of immediate contention with a PCL injury, but Dave Rennie expects Cam Roigard to be fit to start the first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Noah Hotham has been called up as cover, with Rennie set to name his squad on Thursday.
Erasmus delays squad announcement and asks Ellis Park crowd to respect the haka
Erasmus has asked Ellis Park fans to stay silent during the haka ahead of Saturday's first Rugby Championship Test, while confirming his squad announcement will be delayed until Thursday to limit New Zealand's preparation time. Attack coach Tony Brown was held back from last week's Argentina trip to develop specific plans for the All Blacks.
Tuipulotu treats Ellis Park clash as a final for All Blacks
Patrick Tuipulotu says Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park feels like a final for the All Blacks, while downplaying the underdogs label.
Kolisi and Nche the only injury doubts as Erasmus delays Springbok team naming until Thursday
Erasmus confirms Kolisi and Nche as the only fitness doubts for the Ellis Park Test against the All Blacks, with Thursday's team announcement timed to limit New Zealand's preparation window. Two fly-halves will feature in the 23, pointing away from a Bomb Squad bench.
Erasmus asks Ellis Park crowd to stay silent for the haka — and delays squad announcement out of respect for All Blacks
Erasmus has urged the Ellis Park crowd to stay quiet during the haka, citing the experience of Grobbelaar and Louw with the Bulls last week, while confirming he will delay his squad announcement until Thursday to limit New Zealand's preparation time.
Kolisi and Nche remain doubtful for Ellis Park Test against All Blacks
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are uncertain for Saturday's opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park, with coach Rassie Erasmus describing their conditions as niggles rather than confirmed injuries. The pair must prove their fitness in training, while the rest of the squad has been given a clean bill of health ahead of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series.
Historic clean sweep for SA U18 sides as Zangqa's team hammers England 68-40 to complete unbeaten series
Both SA U18 teams completed the 2026 U18 International Series unbeaten — a first in the competition's history — with the main side hammering England 68-40 in Cape Town to finish with a +109 points difference across three matches.
Erasmus flags Kolisi and Nche doubts as Boks gear up for Ellis Park All Blacks Test
Erasmus has flagged Kolisi and Nche as injury doubts for Saturday's Ellis Park Test against the All Blacks, with team announcement due Thursday. The Bok coach and Jaco Peyper also addressed the debate around South African teams slowing down play at set piece.
Kolisi and Nché in race to be fit for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are doubtful for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with both players' fitness to be assessed after Monday's training session.
Kolisi and Nche in race against clock for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are doubtful for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with Erasmus saying Monday's training would be a key indicator of their availability.
Kolisi and Nche in fitness race for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are carrying niggles rather than injuries and could yet prove their fitness ahead of Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Hat-trick debutante Tshiremba steals the show as Springbok Women wrap up Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women debut in the second Test against Fiji in Lautoka, finishing as the tour's leading try scorer. The squad now turns its attention to a 5 September clash with the Black Ferns in Soweto.
Kitshoff reveals brutal Bok build-up ahead of All Blacks Test
Kitshoff has lifted the lid on the intensity of the Springboks' build-up to Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
All Blacks hit by injury wave ahead of first Springbok Test
Four All Blacks players have now left the tour through injury, with scrumhalf cover Noah Hotham called up as both Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima carry knocks ahead of the first Springbok Test. Richie Mo'unga has joined the squad but will not feature in the opener, with Ruben Love to start at flyhalf.
Hat-trick hero Tshiremba steals the show on Fiji tour
Maria Tshiremba scored a second-half hat-trick on her Springbok Women Test debut in Lautoka to finish as the tour's leading try scorer, with Byrhandré Dolf topping the points chart and Libbie Janse van Rensburg extending her all-time Springbok Women points record to 221.
Kitshoff reveals brutal Springbok preparation ahead of All Blacks opener
Steven Kitshoff has described the Springbok squad's Test preparation as a 'week from hell' ahead of Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
McKenzie injury concern clouds All Blacks' first-Test preparations
Damian McKenzie's ankle injury is the All Blacks' primary concern ahead of the August 22 Test opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park, with Dave Rennie more confident that Will Jordan and Cam Roigard will be available after both returned to training.
Ioane's resurgence could trouble Springboks as All Blacks brace for Ellis Park intensity
Rieko Ioane has emerged as a potential midfield threat for the All Blacks ahead of Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park, with coach Dave Rennie acknowledging his side must significantly raise their performance levels. The 29-year-old's versatility and improved form have seen him shift from wing cover to a centre option following injuries to Caleb Clarke and Billy Proctor. Rennie warned that the intensity against the Springboks will be several levels above the All Blacks' 50-19 warm-up victory over the Bulls.
All Blacks lose fourth tourist as Norris ruled out, Hotham called up for Ratima
Prop Ollie Norris becomes the fourth All Black to be ruled out of the tour with a cartilage knee injury, while scrumhalf Noah Hotham is called in to cover the still-to-be-assessed Cortez Ratima ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park.