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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.
SACAA probe grounds Airlink flyover plan for Soweto test
Airlink has withdrawn its application for a flyover at FNB Stadium on Saturday after the SACAA launched a compliance investigation into the controversial low-level pass over DHL Stadium in Cape Town on 29 August.
Van den Berg relishing first Test at FNB Stadium ahead of All Blacks decider
Morne van den Berg is relishing the chance to play his first Test at FNB Stadium when the Springboks face the All Blacks in the series decider on Saturday, with the Lions scrumhalf set to earn his ninth cap from the bench.
Van den Berg relishing Soccer City Test after All Blacks baptism
Morne van den Berg reflects on his All Blacks debut in Cape Town and looks ahead to Saturday's decider at Soccer City, where he will play his first Test in his home city while remaining unbeaten in nine Springbok appearances.
Barrett-Theron joins Springbok Women's set-up as scrum focus intensifies ahead of Black Ferns clash
Aimee Barrett-Theron has joined the Springbok Women's training camp to assist with scrum preparation ahead of the series-deciding clash against New Zealand at FNB Stadium, with assistant coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt declaring the side intends to dominate rather than merely compete.
Smit calls Rennie scrum claims 'clever ploy' as Human defends Springbok dominance
Former Springboks captain John Smit has described All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's scrum allegations as a tactical distraction following South Africa's 33-26 victory in Cape Town. The accusations, which prompted an expletive-laden response from Rassie Erasmus, have dominated the build-up to Saturday's series decider in Soweto. Springbok scrum coach Daan Human defended his pack's legality whilst expressing frustration at referee Angus Gardner's handling of the set-piece.
Human rejects All Blacks' walking accusation: 'I can't ever cheat'
Springboks scrum coach Daan Human has rejected Dave Rennie's walking accusation, insisting South Africa have scrummaged legally throughout his six-year tenure and will adapt to referee Nika Amashukeli in Saturday's third Test in Johannesburg.
Grobbelaar signs long-term Bulls extension through to 2030
Johan Grobbelaar has signed a contract extension with the Bulls keeping him at Loftus Versfeld until 2030, with the Springbok hooker having already clocked over 100 appearances for the franchise since his senior debut in 2017.
Grobbelaar signs long-term Bulls extension through to 2030
Johan Grobbelaar has signed a Bulls contract extension through to 2030, locking in one of the franchise's key forwards — and a Springbok squad regular — for the long term.
Grobbelaar signs Bulls extension through to 2030
Johan Grobbelaar has signed a contract extension keeping him at the Bulls until 2030, with the hooker having made more than 100 appearances for the franchise since his 2017 debut.
Mallett praises Feinberg-Mngomezulu for Pollard-like display against All Blacks
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has lauded Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's performance in the 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town, saying the young fly-half produced a shift reminiscent of Handré Pollard. Feinberg-Mngomezulu was reinstated as starting ten after Pollard withdrew with a calf injury sustained in training.
Randell warns All Blacks and Springboks face career-defining Test in Soweto decider
Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell believes Saturday's third Greatest Rivalry Test at FNB Stadium will be the biggest match many players have featured in. With the series locked at 1-1 after New Zealand's 33-16 win in Johannesburg and South Africa's 33-26 victory in Cape Town, the decider in Soweto carries enormous stakes ahead of the final encounter in Baltimore.
Human hits back at walking accusations: 'I'm a farmer, I can't cheat'
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human has dismissed Dave Rennie's walking-around accusations ahead of the series decider at Soccer City, insisting his methods are built on legal, straight-forward dominance and have not changed in six years. Lock Ruan Nortje says the Boks are focused on repeating their lineout dominance from Cape Town.
Jacobs eyes second chance against Black Ferns as Bok Women bank on improved skillset
Catha Jacobs says the Springbok Women's sevens-enhanced skillset will be central to their plans against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday, with the clash offering a direct chance to revisit their World Cup quarter-final defeat to the same opposition.
Human backs referees as Boks chase FNB Stadium send-off against All Blacks
Daan Human has dismissed scrum-walking allegations and backed referee Angus Gardner's Cape Town performance, while Ruan Nortje says the squad is focused on further set-piece improvement ahead of Saturday's third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, where a crowd of up to 90,000 is expected for the Boks' last home match of 2024.
Erasmus's selectorial brinkmanship divides opinion as series reaches Soweto decider
Rassie Erasmus's late team changes before the Cape Town Test—six alterations to the announced XV, including a front-row swap an hour before kick-off—have drawn both praise and criticism. Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett lauded the tactical nous behind the weather-driven switches, while All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair admitted his side now takes Erasmus's Monday announcements with a pinch of salt. With the series locked at 1-1, the third Test in Soweto looms as a psychological and tactical chess match.
Pollard, Williams and Moodie return as Boks and All Blacks share charter to Baltimore
The Springboks have received a timely injury boost ahead of the series finale in the United States, with Handré Pollard, Grant Williams and Canan Moodie all declared fit for selection. In an unusual twist, South Africa and New Zealand will travel together on a charter flight to Baltimore on Sunday, just a day after the third Test at FNB Stadium.
Pollard, Williams and Moodie return as Boks and All Blacks share flight to Baltimore
Pollard, Williams and Moodie are all fit to travel and available for selection as the Springboks head to Baltimore for the fourth Test, with both teams sharing a charter flight to the United States days after the third Test in Johannesburg.
Boks and All Blacks to share charter flight to Baltimore series decider
The Springboks and All Blacks will share a charter flight to Baltimore, where they meet in the fourth and deciding Test at M&T Bank Stadium on 13 September.
Barrett likens Soweto decider to World Cup knockout as All Blacks seek aerial edge
Jordie Barrett has described the build-up to Saturday's third Test in Johannesburg as resembling a Rugby World Cup knockout fixture, with the Greatest Rivalry series locked at one-all. The All Blacks midfielder identified aerial contests and defensive starts as critical areas requiring improvement after the Springboks' seven-point victory in Cape Town. Barrett acknowledged New Zealand's superior attacking statistics have not translated into results, with the visitors now facing a must-win encounter at FNB Stadium.