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Erasmus front-row gamble pays off as Springboks level series with All Blacks
South Africa defeated New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test, levelling the series 1-1, with Rassie Erasmus controversially replacing his entire front-row an hour before kick-off.
Erasmus fires back at Rennie's scrum allegations: 'We're not f***ing walking around'
Rassie Erasmus has forcefully rejected Dave Rennie's post-match allegations of illegal scrummaging, insisting the Springboks 'scrum straight' and accusing New Zealand of attempting to influence referees through the media ahead of the series decider at FNB Stadium.
Savea warns All Blacks cannot afford another slow start after Cape Town defeat
Ardie Savea admits the All Blacks cannot afford to give the Springboks another fast start after a slow beginning cost them in their 33-26 defeat in Cape Town.
Rassie fires back at All Blacks over scrum accusations
Rassie Erasmus publicly rejected All Blacks accusations that the Springbok pack walks around or uses negative scrum tactics, hitting back in a fiery post-match address in Cape Town.
Erasmus warns Boks must improve despite Cape Town win over All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus has warned the Springboks must improve for Saturday's series decider in Johannesburg despite a 33-26 win over New Zealand in Cape Town that levelled the series 1-1, with Cheslin Kolbe's boot and tries from Kriel, De Allende and Kolisi proving decisive. The match also marked Pieter-Steph du Toit's 100th cap.
Willemse hamstring blow casts shadow over Springbok series decider
Damian Willemse has been ruled out of next week's Test at FNB Stadium with a hamstring injury suffered before half-time in the Springboks' 33-26 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town, which levels the series 1-1.
Savea warns All Blacks can't afford another slow start against Springboks
Ardie Savea concedes the All Blacks were under pressure early in Cape Town and says a repeat slow start cannot happen after South Africa's 33-26 win.
Boks level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series with 33-26 win at DHL Stadium
South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 at DHL Stadium to level Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series at one test each, with the decider to follow at FNB Stadium.
Springboks level series with ferocious 33-26 win over All Blacks
South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 in the second Test to level the series at 1-1, with Kolisi and Marx leading a much-improved performance capped by a pre-match front-row switch from Erasmus.
Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series with 33-26 win over All Blacks in Cape Town
South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 at DHL Stadium to level the 2026 Greatest Rivalry series 1-1, with the third Test set for FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
Springboks level series with 33-26 win over All Blacks in Cape Town
The Springboks beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to level the two-Test series, with Cheslin Kolbe scoring 18 points from a perfect seven from seven and Pieter-Steph du Toit delivering a commanding 80-minute performance on his 100th cap.
Boks level series with 33-26 win at DHL Stadium as late front-row switch pays off
South Africa beat New Zealand 33-26 at DHL Stadium to level the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, with Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi leading a much-improved defensive performance and Jesse Kriel crossing for an early try, before a series decider at FNB Stadium.
Springboks hold on to level series as All Blacks again win try count
The Springboks beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town to level the four-match series at 1-1, with Cheslin Kolbe kicking 18 points and the lineout proving decisive despite another strong All Black finish.
Springboks level Greatest Rivalry series and reclaim world No 1 with Cape Town win over All Blacks
The Springboks beat the All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium to level the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series and move back to world No 1.
Boks lead All Blacks 24-14 at half-time in Cape Town Test
The Springboks lead New Zealand 24-14 at half-time in the Cape Town Test, with tries from Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende and Siya Kolisi and nine points from the boot of Cheslin Kolbe.
SA Rugby pursues legal action against travel agencies over Cape Town ticket fraud
SA Rugby has turned the matter of fraudulent ticket sales for the Cape Town Greatest Rivalry Test over to its attorneys, after travel agencies sold tickets they had no authorisation to provide and then falsely attributed the failures to SARU.
Kolisi returns to lead Springboks in Cape Town decider after injury setback
Siya Kolisi has recovered from his latest hamstring injury to captain South Africa in the second Test against New Zealand at DHL Stadium. The 35-year-old flanker missed the opening defeat at Ellis Park but insists the mental challenge of rehabilitation was tougher than the physical recovery. Kolisi will lead a side desperate to level the series after a 16–33 loss in Johannesburg.
Du Toit reaches 100 caps as Springboks seek Rugby Championship redemption against All Blacks
Pieter-Steph du Toit wins his 100th cap and Ox Nche his 50th as the Springboks face the All Blacks in the second Test, looking to level the series after a 16-33 defeat in Johannesburg last week.
SA Rugby pursues legal action against fraudulent ticket resellers ahead of Springbok-All Blacks Test
SA Rugby is pursuing legal action against travel agencies that sold tickets to the DHL Stadium Test they never had access to, then falsely blamed SA Rugby when fans were left without entry.
Pollard in tears after calf injury forces late withdrawal ahead of All Blacks Test Two
Handré Pollard is out of the Cape Town Test with a calf injury sustained in Wednesday training, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting and Manie Libbok returning to the bench. Cheslin Kolbe also replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse after passing his fitness test.