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Clarke becomes third All Black to head home early as injury toll mounts
Winger Caleb Clarke is the third All Black to leave the tour early, ruled out of the Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury suffered against the Sharks. Rennie will not bring in a replacement.
Clarke shoulder injury rules him out of Springbok series as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the four-test Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury, becoming the third All Black to leave the tour early. Dave Rennie will not call up a replacement, with the series opener at Ellis Park set for 22 August.
Rennie confirms Mo'unga not in frame for first Test as Love holds No.10 jersey
Dave Rennie says Mo'unga is unlikely to feature in the first Test against the Springboks on August 22, with Ruben Love retaining the No.10 jersey. Mo'unga was called up to replace the injured Billy Proctor and arrives in South Africa on Friday, a day before the All Blacks face the Bulls at Loftus.
Richie Mo'unga called up as All Blacks lose Proctor to shoulder fracture
Richie Mo'unga has been summoned to join the All Blacks in South Africa after Billy Proctor suffered a shoulder blade fracture that will sideline the centre for 10 to 12 weeks. The 56-cap flyhalf, recently returned from three years in Japan, becomes eligible under New Zealand Rugby's selection policy after representing Canterbury. Damian McKenzie, who twisted his ankle against the Sharks, is expected to be fit for the first Test at Ellis Park on 22 August.
Mo'unga called into All Blacks squad as Proctor injury replacement
Richie Mo'unga joins the All Blacks touring squad in South Africa as a replacement for injured centre Billy Proctor, with his eligibility restored following his return from Japan and a starring role in Canterbury's record 18th Ranfurly Shield triumph.
Mo'unga called into All Blacks squad ahead of Bok Tests
Richie Mo'unga joins the All Blacks squad in Johannesburg on Friday as a replacement for the injured Billy Proctor ahead of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tests against the Springboks.
McKenzie ankle injury 'not too bad' ahead of Springbok Tests, Proctor replacement decision imminent
Damian McKenzie's ankle injury is not serious and he is expected to be available for the first Test against the Springboks, while Dave Rennie is set to name Billy Proctor's tour replacement within days, with Richie Mo'unga and Du'Plessis Kirifi the leading candidates.
All Blacks demolish Sharks 54-0 as Test selection battle intensifies
The All Blacks ran in eight unanswered tries to beat the Sharks 54-0 in Durban, with Dave Rennie highlighting the intensifying Test selection battle ahead of the August 22 Springbok clash. Ma'a Nonu, 44, made a cameo for the Sharks after recently joining in a mentorship capacity.
Amatosero ban effectively limited to one Test, remains available for Springbok clash
Miles Amatosero's three-match SANZAAR ban will cost the Wallabies just one Test, with a Shute Shield match and a Coaching Intervention Programme application absorbing two of the three matches. He remains on track to face the Springboks later in the Rugby Championship.
SA Rugby confirms new player welfare agreement amid 12-month season demands
Professional rugby players in South Africa have secured a new two-and-a-half-year employment deal establishing uniform welfare protections across the sport. The South African Rugby Industry Collective Agreement mandates 12 non-contact weeks per season, comprehensive medical cover and load management protocols designed to address the unique pressures of a calendar that runs from January through December. The agreement covers all professional players from Springbok level down to provincial development squads.
Sititi ruled out as All Blacks reshuffle for Stormers opener
Wallace Sititi is ruled out of the All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry Series opener against the Stormers on Friday due to mild illness, with Anton Segner starting at 7 and Peter Lakai moving to 8.
Professional rugby players and employers agree new two-and-a-half-year SARICA deal
Players, SARU and SAREO have signed a new two-and-a-half-year SARICA collective agreement covering remuneration, medical benefits, injury insurance, concussion protocols and a minimum of 12 non-contact weeks per contract year for all professional players.
SA Rugby locks in new two-and-a-half-year collective employment agreement for professional players
SA Rugby, SARU, SAREO and MyPlayers have agreed a new two-and-a-half-year SARICA deal setting uniform employment, remuneration, welfare and load-management standards for all professional players in South Africa.
More than 4 000 fans turn out as All Blacks receive Cape Town welcome ahead of Stormers opener
More than 4 000 fans welcomed the All Blacks at an official Cape Town event on Tuesday ahead of their eight-match Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour, which opens against the Stormers.
Bell's calf strain ends All Blacks tour before it begins, uncapped Slater called up
George Bell has been ruled out of the All Blacks' South Africa tour with a six-to-eight-week calf injury, with uncapped Bradley Slater called up as replacement.
All Blacks lose Bell to calf strain, uncapped Slater called up for SA tour
George Bell has been ruled out of the All Blacks' South Africa tour with a six-to-eight week calf injury, with uncapped Bradley Slater called up as replacement.
Bell ruled out of SA tour as All Blacks face hooker crisis before Stormers opener
George Bell has been ruled out of the All Blacks' South African tour with a calf strain, with Blues hooker Bradley Slater called up as replacement. Stand-in captain Codie Taylor is also managing a calf injury but expects to play in Friday's opener against the Stormers.
SA Rugby launches BokSmart 9 on MyBokSmart platform
SA Rugby has launched BokSmart 9 on the MyBokSmart platform, offering free, updated player safety education covering concussion, neck strengthening, contact phases, and women's rugby, targeting coaches, referees, medical staff, players, and administrators across all levels.
BokSmart 9 launches on MyBokSmart platform
SA Rugby has launched BokSmart 9, the latest version of its player safety education programme, now freely available on the MyBokSmart platform and targeting coaches, referees, medical staff, players, and administrators at all levels of the game.
Parker: All Blacks treating Stormers opener like a Test match
Simon Parker says the All Blacks are treating Friday's tour opener against the Stormers as a Test match, with the Chiefs flanker openly competing for his spot ahead of the four-Test Springbok series.