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Rennie expects a different Bok beast in Cape Town
Rennie and Savea praised the All Blacks' Ellis Park composure but are bracing for a fired-up Bok reply in Cape Town — the piece captures their cautious post-match tone.
Injury concerns mount for Erasmus as both frontline wingers go down against All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus is sweating over the fitness of both his frontline wingers after the Springboks' 33-16 loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Erasmus admits Boks 'got a hiding' as All Blacks take series lead
Rassie Erasmus has conceded the Springboks 'got a hiding' in their 33-16 loss to New Zealand at Ellis Park, with the All Blacks taking the lead in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series. The Boks face a must-win second test in Cape Town next Saturday.
Bok dominance wasted: How inaccuracy and ill-discipline handed the All Blacks a shock Ellis Park win
Rich's analysis argues the Boks were the better team for long periods but gifted the All Blacks a win through a Marx knock-on over the line, tactical naivety at scrum penalties, and two yellow cards that left them with 13 men — handing New Zealand a 33-16 win and a 1-0 series lead heading to Cape Town.
All Blacks deliver a statement at Ellis Park — and the Boks must answer
New Zealand put 33 points on the Boks at Ellis Park, exposing uncharacteristic handling errors and a discipline collapse that left South Africa with two men in the bin. The All Blacks were clinical where it mattered — five tries, a first Ellis Park win since 2022, and a series lead that will demand a significant Bok response.
All Blacks reclaim World Rugby top spot after 33-16 Ellis Park win
New Zealand's 33-16 win at Ellis Park, with Will Jordan scoring twice, has pushed South Africa off the top of the World Rugby rankings by 1.82 points, though the Springboks can reclaim the summit with a victory of any kind in Cape Town next weekend.
Wiese carries the fight, but errors and injuries sink the Boks at Ellis Park
Wiese, Louw and Nche were the rare bright spots in an 8 vs 4 spread that tells the story — Bok forward grunt was there, but backline errors and a brutal injury toll gifted the All Blacks the margin.
All Blacks player ratings: Jordan and Jordie the difference-makers as Rennie's big calls pay off
Jordan and Jordie Barrett were the standout performers in the 33-16 win, but the ratings piece digs into Rennie's selection calls — Holland and Jacobson both justified their inclusions — while the scrum remains an area of concern despite a bench-driven recovery.
Ruthless All Blacks punish wasteful Boks despite scrum hammering
The Boks obliterated the All Blacks at scrum time yet lost 33-16 — the piece breaks down why South Africa's failure to convert 22-metre dominance into points was the decisive factor, and what both teams must fix before Cape Town.
All Blacks punish wasteful Springboks 33-16 in Johannesburg opener
New Zealand beat South Africa 33-16 in Johannesburg to lead the four-test series 1-0, outscoring the Springboks five tries to one after a dominant second half that saw the hosts reduced to 13 men.
All Blacks stun Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park in Rugby Championship opener
New Zealand beat South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park, scoring five tries in a commanding Rugby Championship opener that saw the Springboks end the match with two players in the sin-bin.
Du Toit: Springboks beat themselves in 33-16 loss to All Blacks
Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit admits South Africa cost themselves the match in a 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks.
All Blacks capitalise on Bok inaccuracy to take series lead at Ellis Park
The All Blacks won 33-16 at Ellis Park to take a 1-0 lead in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, capitalising on Bok inaccuracy and a dropped Malcolm Marx try in the first half to claim an upset result despite the Springboks dominating the physical contest.
All Blacks player ratings: Jordan and Jordie the difference-makers as Boks pay for second-half fade
Jordan and Barrett carried the All Blacks to a 33-16 win, but the scrum was a genuine weak point — Planet Rugby's ratings break down where Rennie's big calls paid off and where the Boks inflicted real damage.
Scrum dominance means nothing if you can't finish: Five takeaways from Ellis Park
Ellis Park delivered atmosphere and scrum carnage, but the Boks' inability to convert 22-metre dominance into points — 1.1 points per entry vs New Zealand's 4.3 — was the real story of a 33-16 defeat. Full breakdown of the tactical and physical toll across both squads.
All Blacks put five tries past Springboks to claim first Test at Ellis Park
New Zealand beat South Africa 33-16 in the first Test at Ellis Park, with Will Jordan scoring twice as the All Blacks ran in five tries to claim their first win at the venue since 2022.
All Blacks win first Test at Ellis Park 33-16
New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park in the opening Test of their four-match series.
All Blacks run in five tries to take first Test at Ellis Park
The All Blacks came from behind to beat the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park, scoring five tries to one to lead the series 1-0.
Springboks lead All Blacks 13-12 at half-time in Johannesburg
The Springboks lead the All Blacks 13-12 at half-time in Johannesburg, with Cheslin Kolbe contributing a try conversion and two penalty goals and Andre Esterhuizen crossing for the Boks' only try despite New Zealand scoring twice through Will Jordan and Josh Moorby.
Springboks host All Blacks in Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park
South Africa host New Zealand at Ellis Park in the opening Test of a four-match Rugby Championship series, with the all-time head-to-head at 63-43 in favour of the All Blacks but the Boks holding a 10-6 advantage at the Johannesburg venue.