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Rankings permutations: How the Boks can extend their lead at the top
The Boks hold a 0.54-point lead over New Zealand heading into the Soweto Test, with a win by more than 15 points extending that gap to 3.38. A New Zealand victory would reclaim the top ranking and create three consecutive weeks of a No.1 change — a first in rankings history.
Bok Women can reach record-high seventh with win over Black Ferns
The Springbok Women can reach a record-high ranking of seventh — or sixth — with a win over New Zealand this weekend, while a Black Ferns loss would see them fall to third with Canada rising to second.
Rennie hands scrum debate to referee Amashukeli ahead of Soweto decider
Dave Rennie has named a heavier front row for Saturday's series decider at FNB Stadium and declared the scrum controversy now in referee Nika Amashukeli's hands, while flagging the aerial contest as a second key battleground after Cape Town.
World Rugby rankings: Top spot changes hands for historic third straight week if All Blacks win in Soweto
The Springboks take a 0.54-point ratings lead into Saturday's series decider against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with World Rugby history at stake if the All Blacks win and become the first team to claim top spot for the third consecutive week since the rankings launched in 2003.
KZN-born Du Plessis set for emotional homecoming as Black Ferns name team for FNB Stadium clash
KZN-born Amy Du Plessis starts in the midfield as the Black Ferns name their team for Saturday's historic Test against the Springbok Women at FNB Stadium, with Georgia Ponsonby making her debut as co-captain and Ruahei Demant shifting to the bench.
Human hits back at 'walking around' claims ahead of decider at Soccer City
Scrum coach Daan Human has rejected Dave Rennie's 'walking around' claim, saying his methods have been consistent throughout his six years in the role, while lock Ruan Nortje says the focus is on repeating the Boks' lineout dominance from Cape Town ahead of Saturday's series decider at Soccer City.
Airlink cancels Johannesburg flypast as SACAA investigates Cape Town stunt
Airlink has pulled its planned Johannesburg flypast ahead of Saturday's Springboks-All Blacks Test, citing weather, while the SACAA reviews the airline's low-level Cape Town display from 29 August.
Amashukeli to referee third Springboks-All Blacks Test as Currie Cup semi-finals get their officials
Nika Amashukeli referees the Springboks-All Blacks third Test at FNB Stadium on 5 September, while Griffin Colby and Christopher Allison take charge of the Currie Cup semi-finals the following day.
De Bruin resigns as Springboks Women's coach on eve of Black Ferns Test
Swys de Bruin has resigned as Springboks Women's head coach with immediate effect on the eve of Saturday's Test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium, reportedly following a dispute with SA Rugby over winning bonuses and alleged union interference.
De Bruin steps down as Springbok Women coach ahead of Black Ferns clash
Swys de Bruin has reportedly stepped down as Springbok Women head coach after a dispute with SA Rugby over win bonuses and alleged interference, leaving the team without their coach for Saturday's test against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
Airlink cancels Johannesburg flypast as regulator reviews Cape Town stunt
Airlink has pulled its planned flypast before the Springboks-All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium while the SACAA reviews the airline's low-level Cape Town flyby from 29 August.
Airlink withdraws flyover application for series decider in Soweto after Cape Town investigation
Airlink has withdrawn its flyover application for the series decider at FNB Stadium in Soweto after the SACAA launched a formal investigation into the viral Cape Town flypast — estimated at just 15 metres above DHL Stadium's roof — that preceded the Springboks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks on 29 August.
Airlink withdraws flyover application for Soweto Test after SACAA launches Cape Town investigation
Airlink has withdrawn its flypast application for the decider at FNB Stadium in Soweto after the SACAA launched an investigation into the viral Cape Town flypast, where a plane passed approximately 15 metres above the DHL Stadium roof ahead of the Springboks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks.
Van den Berg relishes All Blacks test ahead of Soccer City decider
Morne van den Berg, making his first appearance against the All Blacks in Cape Town, says New Zealand's attacking intensity was the highest he has encountered in a Bok jersey, but backs the Springbok system to subdue them again as the series heads to Soccer City level at 1-1.
Burger identifies Springbok attack as lingering weakness ahead of Soweto decider
Former Springbok Schalk Burger has highlighted South Africa's faltering attack as an area requiring urgent attention before Saturday's series decider against New Zealand at FNB Stadium. Despite winning the second Test 33-26 in Cape Town, the Springboks were outscored four tries to three and relied heavily on Cheslin Kolbe's boot to secure victory.
Arendse eyes defensive improvement as Boks prepare for FNB decider
Kurt-Lee Arendse says the Springboks have addressed defensive lapses ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, with Cheslin Kolbe stepping in at fullback for the injured Damian Willemse.
SACAA launches compliance review of Airlink Cape Town flyover as Johannesburg repeat scrapped
The SACAA has opened a compliance review of Airlink's low formation flyover at DHL Stadium on 29 August, with Flightradar24 data suggesting the lead aircraft passed within 12.5–14 metres of the stadium's highest point. Airlink has defended the operation but cancelled the planned third flyover, scheduled for the 5 September Johannesburg test, citing poor weather.
SACAA opens compliance review into Airlink Cape Town flyover as Johannesburg repeat scrapped
The SACAA has opened a compliance review into the Airlink double flyover at DHL Stadium during the second Springboks-All Blacks Test, while Airlink has cancelled a planned repeat at the Johannesburg decider on 5 September due to forecast poor weather.
Airlink flyover cancelled for third Springbok-All Blacks Test after SACAA investigation
Airlink has pulled its FNB Stadium flyover for the third Springbok-All Blacks Test after the SACAA launched an investigation into the Cape Town flyover from the previous weekend.
Van den Berg relishes FNB homecoming as Boks target All Blacks shutdown
Morne van den Berg will return to FNB Stadium on Saturday, the venue where he made his Emirates Lions debut in 2020, as the Springboks face New Zealand in the third Test with the series locked at 1-1. The scrumhalf, who played the final 25 minutes in Cape Town last weekend, described his first outing against the All Blacks as a defensive masterclass and emphasised the importance of team systems over individual battles. With close to 90,000 supporters expected, Van den Berg said the squad is buzzing ahead of the Johannesburg clash.