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Rassie stays grounded after Soweto: 'We're not sitting here thinking we're all flipping awesome'
Erasmus unpacks the emotional weight of winning in Soweto, frames the result as the payoff of seven years of squad continuity, and warns against complacency heading to Baltimore — while offering a pointed observation about where Rennie's All Blacks sit in their own build cycle.
Springboks extend World Rugby rankings lead to 2.43 points after Johannesburg win
South Africa extend their World Rugby rankings lead to 2.43 points over New Zealand following the 29-24 win at FNB Stadium, moving to 94.33 points. Australia remain seventh after drawing 28-28 with Argentina.
Bomb Squad delivers, Bok front row dominates — but Kolbe and SFM cloud the win
The Bok front row and a finally-firing Bomb Squad are the clear takeaways from Soweto, but SFM's continued struggles and Kolbe's injury add complexity — while the All Blacks' forward decline under Jason Ryan is flagged as a deepening structural problem.
Rennie laments key moments as Springboks claim 29-24 victory in Soweto
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie identified crucial second-half errors and set-piece dominance as the difference in his side's 24-29 defeat to the Springboks at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The loss gives South Africa a 2-1 series lead ahead of next weekend's decider in Baltimore.
Rennie pinpoints the momentum shift that handed the Boks the third Test
Rennie identifies errors slowing play into scrum-and-penalty cycles, and a critical mid-second-half Bok dominance window — culminating in Marx's maul try — as the turning points in Soweto. He believes the series is tight but admits the All Blacks must fix discipline and their maul defence before Baltimore.
Savea, Tupaea and Jacobson ruled out as All Blacks count injury cost after Soweto defeat
New Zealand lose captain Ardie Savea (dislocated shoulder), Quinn Tupaea (MCL) and Luke Jacobson (elbow tendon) to injury after Saturday's defeat in Soweto, with the Springboks leading the series 2-1 ahead of the Baltimore finale.
Hooker surprised by man of the match honour after exhausting Springbok win
Ethan Hooker, named man of the match in the Springboks' 29-24 win over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, says he was too exhausted and elated to even register the award, crediting second-half scrum dominance and the home crowd as the decisive factors as South Africa take a 2-1 series lead into next weekend's decider in Baltimore.
Springboks clinch series with 29-24 victory over All Blacks at FNB Stadium
The Springboks secured a 2-1 series lead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry with a 29-24 triumph over New Zealand at FNB Stadium on Saturday. After trailing 17-12 early in the second half, South Africa dominated the final half-hour with two unanswered tries, including a penalty try from a scrum and a spectacular 30-metre maul finished by Malcolm Marx. The victory ensures Sean Fitzpatrick's 1996 All Blacks remain the only New Zealand side to win a series on South African soil.
Springboks defeat All Blacks at Ellis Park to lead series 2-1, first win at venue in history
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 at Ellis Park — their first win at the venue over New Zealand — to lead the four-match series 2-1 and stand one result away from a first series victory over New Zealand in 50 years.
Kolbe ruled out of Baltimore decider as Erasmus confirms broken jaw
Cheslin Kolbe is out of the Baltimore series decider with a broken jaw sustained in Soweto, with Herschel Jantjies called up and Grant Williams identified as wing cover. Ben-Jason Dixon, Carlu Sadie, Boan Venter and Ntuthuko Mchunu also stay behind.
Bomb Squad Redemption: Five Takeaways from the Boks' Series-Clinching Win Over the All Blacks
The Soweto Test was far more comprehensive than five points suggests — Planet Rugby's takeaways focus on the bomb squad's decisive second-half surge, a pivotal stolen lineout, scrum referee decisions, and improved card management as the key threads behind the series-clinching win.
Kolbe breaks jaw as Springboks take series lead over All Blacks
Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw inside 10 minutes of South Africa's 29-24 third-test win over New Zealand in Johannesburg, with the Springboks now leading the four-test series 2-1 ahead of next Saturday's decider in Baltimore. All Blacks captain Ardie Savea is also ruled out of the finale with a shoulder injury sustained in the same match.
De Jager targets 2027 World Cup spot after heart condition scare
Lood de Jager has detailed his recovery from pericarditis that cost him a place in the 2023 World Cup squad, and says the experience has intensified his drive to earn selection for the 2027 tournament at 33.
Erasmus apologises for F-bomb outburst and praises Rennie after Springboks take 2-1 series lead
Erasmus apologised for his post-Cape Town F-bomb outburst and praised Dave Rennie after the Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 in Soweto to lead the series 2-1, with Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of the Baltimore decider after suffering a broken jaw.
Kolbe ruled out with fractured jaw as Erasmus targets Baltimore series win
Erasmus has brushed aside suggestions the series is already won, warning that Baltimore is still a must-win with the trophy at stake, as Kolbe is ruled out with a fractured jaw and five other players stay behind.
Springboks clinch home series against All Blacks with 29-24 win at FNB Stadium
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 at FNB Stadium to clinch the home series 2-1, with a dominant performance between the 50th and 78th minutes overturning a 17-12 deficit. Malcolm Marx and a scrum penalty try were the decisive scores, while Ethan Hooker took Player of the Match honours. Siya Kolisi set a new record of 55 wins as Springbok captain.
Erasmus dismisses series talk, confirms Kolbe out with fractured jaw ahead of Baltimore decider
Erasmus has dismissed talk of a sealed series win, stressing the Baltimore finale remains critical as the Springboks seek to clinch the Castle Double Malt trophy outright, while Cheslin Kolbe is confirmed out with a fractured jaw.
Bomb Squad Redemption: Five Takeaways from the Boks' Series-Clinching Win Over the All Blacks
The bomb squad's series-long inconsistency finally resolved in the Boks' favour in Soweto — Planet Rugby breaks down how the replacements' grunt work, a dominant scrum, and greater card discipline delivered a comprehensive series win that the 29-24 scoreline understates.
Springboks clinch series against All Blacks with 29-24 victory at FNB Stadium
The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 at FNB Stadium to clinch the four-Test home series 2-1, with a dominant second-half display built on set-piece dominance and a decisive final quarter that reversed the pattern of the first two Tests.
Kolisi lauds Springbok resilience after thrilling win over All Blacks in Johannesburg
Kolisi praised Springbok resilience after a thrilling win over the All Blacks in Johannesburg.