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Howlett's last-gasp try at Jade Stadium revisited ahead of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
SA Rugby Magazine revisits Doug Howlett's heartbreaking late try against the Springboks at Jade Stadium in 2004, timed to the build-up of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Former All Blacks back Blackadder recall ahead of South Africa tour
Ex-New Zealand captain Kieran Read and former half-back Justin Marshall have endorsed Ethan Blackadder's recall to the All Blacks touring squad, citing the flanker's physicality and experience against the Springboks. The 31-year-old Crusaders back-rower last featured for New Zealand in a 31-27 defeat at Ellis Park two years ago.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for historic eight-match tour
The All Blacks touched down in South Africa this week to begin an eight-match tour, the first of its kind in 30 years. The touring party will face the DHL Stormers, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions before three Tests against the Springboks and a fourth in Baltimore.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for first full tour in 30 years
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for an eight-match tour — the first since 1996 — taking in four provincial games and four Tests, with the Springbok Women also facing the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium. No SA provincial side has beaten the All Blacks on home soil since the then-Orange Free State's 15-10 victory in September 1976.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for first tour in 30 years
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for their first tour in 30 years, featuring four provincial matches and four Tests — including a Springbok Women vs Black Ferns double-header — with no South African provincial side having beaten the All Blacks on home soil since 1976.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa as 30-year wait for greatest rivalry tour ends
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for an eight-match tour — the first since 1996 — taking in four provincial fixtures, three Tests on South African soil and a fourth Test in Baltimore, with the added incentive for local franchises of ending a 50-year winless run against New Zealand at provincial level.
Erasmus confirms Mostert and Nche ruled out for Argentina Test
Franco Mostert and Ox Nche will miss the Springboks' one-off Test against Los Pumas in Buenos Aires, Rassie Erasmus confirmed this week. The head coach will name a 26-man travelling squad on Saturday, with several frontline players remaining in South Africa to prepare for the All Blacks series.
Erasmus to release Springboks for franchise matches during RGR series — with caveats
Rassie Erasmus will release Springbok players to their franchises for All Blacks tour matches during the RGR series where squad depth allows, with his official RGR squad to be finalised after the Argentina trip. Ox Nche and Franco Mostert miss the Buenos Aires fixture, with Ntuthuko Mchunu recalled as cover.
Erasmus flags Savea absence and scrumhalf depth ahead of All Blacks series
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has highlighted New Zealand's decision to rest captain Ardie Savea for the opening fixtures of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour as one of the notable selection calls by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Erasmus also questioned the depth at scrumhalf, with only three nines selected to cover four Tests and four franchise matches across the tour.
Erasmus to Use Argentina Clash as All Blacks Preparation
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed the Springboks will treat next weekend's once-off Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires as preparation for the four-match Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. With Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu cleared to play, only Ox Nche and Franco Mostert remain unavailable through injury. The head coach will announce his travelling squad on Saturday, with non-selected players returning to Johannesburg to begin All Blacks preparations.
Erasmus eyes Argentina match as injury-return audition ahead of All Blacks series
Erasmus will name his Argentina touring squad on Saturday, with the Buenos Aires Test doubling as a fitness audition for the RGR series against New Zealand. Only Nche and Mostert are unavailable, while ten players return from injury in time to be considered.
Sam Cane ranks Kolbe among the greatest to play the game
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane says Cheslin Kolbe belongs in the conversation among rugby's all-time greats.
Etzebeth and Feinberg-Mngomezulu cleared for Argentina as Erasmus eyes All Blacks preparation
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are fit and available for next weekend's clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires. The match serves as crucial preparation for the forthcoming Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand, with only Franco Mostert and Ox Nche ruled out through injury. Etzebeth returns after missing all three Nations Championship fixtures due to concussion-related headaches.
Etzebeth, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Kolisi and Hooker all cleared to face Argentina
Eben Etzebeth, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, Ethan Hooker and Canan Moodie have all been cleared to face Argentina in Buenos Aires next weekend, with only Ox Nche and Franco Mostert unavailable due to niggles.
Erasmus locks focus on Argentina as injury returnees add selection depth
Rassie Erasmus has named Argentina as the Springboks' sole immediate focus, confirming all returning injury players except Ox Nche and Franco Mostert are available for the Buenos Aires Test, with the touring squad to be announced Saturday.
All Blacks trio target silencing home crowds in South Africa series
Simon Parker, Quinn Tupaea and Luke Jacobson have told the DSPN podcast that the All Blacks are targeting a series win in South Africa with the specific goal of quieting the home crowds.
All Blacks trio targeting hostile South African crowds in Greatest Rivalry series
Parker, Tupaea and Jacobson say silencing Springbok home crowds is a key motivation heading into the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South Africa.
Ten uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man squad as bans bite ahead of Springbok clash
Argentina have named a 34-man squad with 10 uncapped players for their Rugby Championship Tests against South Africa and Australia, shorn of banned captain Julián Montoya and fly-half Tomás Albornoz following the fallout from their defeat to England.
Lowe replaces Kolbe at Suntory as Kolbe returns to Stormers
James Lowe joins Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath on a two-year deal, replacing Cheslin Kolbe who has returned to the Stormers after three seasons in Japan.
Contepomi names 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man Rugby Championship squad
Felipe Contepomi has included 10 uncapped players in Argentina's 34-man squad for their upcoming Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks and Australia.