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Van den Berg relishes All Blacks test ahead of Soccer City decider
Morne van den Berg, making his first appearance against the All Blacks in Cape Town, says New Zealand's attacking intensity was the highest he has encountered in a Bok jersey, but backs the Springbok system to subdue them again as the series heads to Soccer City level at 1-1.
Plumtree: Rennie's scrum focus is a strategic mistake
Plumtree says Rennie is fixated on the wrong danger — the full piece explores what the All Blacks should actually be worried about heading into the third Test.
What it takes to crack the All Blacks, according to Rassie
Erasmus, Davids and Stick discuss why beating the All Blacks requires going beyond the Boks' usual gameplan — the clip unpacks what 'extraordinary' looks like in practice.
Kieran Read backs Rennie over Rassie in Springbok scrum row
Read largely supports Rennie's reading of the scrum debate, explaining how SA's leftward shear tactically neutralises the All Blacks' hooker and exposes their tighthead — while noting the technique sits in a grey zone that referees struggle to police.
Burger identifies Springbok attack as lingering weakness ahead of Soweto decider
Former Springbok Schalk Burger has highlighted South Africa's faltering attack as an area requiring urgent attention before Saturday's series decider against New Zealand at FNB Stadium. Despite winning the second Test 33-26 in Cape Town, the Springboks were outscored four tries to three and relied heavily on Cheslin Kolbe's boot to secure victory.
Arendse eyes defensive improvement as Boks prepare for FNB decider
Kurt-Lee Arendse says the Springboks have addressed defensive lapses ahead of Saturday's series-deciding third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, with Cheslin Kolbe stepping in at fullback for the injured Damian Willemse.
Smit reads Rennie's scrum accusation as tactical misdirection
Smit argues Rennie's accusation about Bok scrum-time gamesmanship was itself a piece of gamesmanship — misdirection to protect the All Blacks from closer inspection.
SACAA launches compliance review of Airlink Cape Town flyover as Johannesburg repeat scrapped
The SACAA has opened a compliance review of Airlink's low formation flyover at DHL Stadium on 29 August, with Flightradar24 data suggesting the lead aircraft passed within 12.5–14 metres of the stadium's highest point. Airlink has defended the operation but cancelled the planned third flyover, scheduled for the 5 September Johannesburg test, citing poor weather.
Devlin: All Blacks Must Marry Their Attack Brilliance With Ruthless Game Control to Beat the Boks
Martin Devlin argues the All Blacks have the attacking tools to beat the Springboks but must add game control and discipline to their armoury if they are to win the series decider in Johannesburg.
Read calls for 6-2 bench and Darry inclusion as All Blacks head into series decider
Kieran Read wants Rennie to go 6-2 for the series decider, bring in Darry to neutralise the Boks' aerial kick-off game, and match South Africa's forward-bench firepower — even if it's a risky call in the backs.
SACAA opens compliance review into Airlink Cape Town flyover as Johannesburg repeat scrapped
The SACAA has opened a compliance review into the Airlink double flyover at DHL Stadium during the second Springboks-All Blacks Test, while Airlink has cancelled a planned repeat at the Johannesburg decider on 5 September due to forecast poor weather.
Airlink flyover cancelled for third Springbok-All Blacks Test after SACAA investigation
Airlink has pulled its FNB Stadium flyover for the third Springbok-All Blacks Test after the SACAA launched an investigation into the Cape Town flyover from the previous weekend.
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.
Krappie's message: slow the ruck, slow Roigard
Van den Berg argues the Roigard threat is best neutralised through forward pressure rather than individual marking — and reflects on settling into a more aggressive Bok defensive system after his injury comeback.
Krappie's game plan to neutralise Roigard
Van den Berg is bench-bound but ready — his preparation for Roigard is built around slowing the All Blacks' service and strangling the tempo Roigard thrives on.
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.