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Stransky's Hall of Fame induction brings 1995's defining moment back to life
Stransky's World Rugby Hall of Fame induction prompts a reflective column on the full scope of his Springbok career — beyond the drop goal — and the broader class of icons whose contributions the ceremony brought back into focus.
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.
Rennie flags scrum concerns ahead of decider — but admits Boks deserved the win
Rennie has flagged the Boks' scrummaging tactics — and specifically the walking-around technique targeting the All Blacks' tighthead — as an ongoing concern after the Cape Town loss, with World Rugby already looped in. Beyond the set-piece, he acknowledged South Africa's dominance at the breakdown and in the air as the decisive factors heading into the FNB decider.
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.
Erasmus fires back at Rennie: 'Don't come with that nonsense'
Erasmus has gone on the offensive after Rennie raised scrum-legality concerns with World Rugby, dismissing it as a pressure tactic and warning that South Africa will push back hard on any attempt to shape referee thinking through the media ahead of the decisive Tests.
Rassie praises All Blacks but fires back at Rennie's referee-influencing campaign
Rassie heaps praise on Rennie's rebuilt All Blacks but goes after the opposition coach's referee-lobbying campaign, which Rich argues had a measurable effect on how the scrums were officiated in Cape Town. With the series level at 1-1, the piece dissects the officiating controversies, the front-row selection saga, and sets up a compelling decider at Soccer City.
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.
Rassie fires back at All Blacks' scrum accusations
Erasmus publicly rejected All Blacks accusations of negative Springbok scrum tactics in a fiery post-match address — the piece covers his unfiltered response.
All Blacks ratings: Holland shines, Love struggles as Boks level the series
Planet Rugby's All Blacks player ratings from the 33-26 Cape Town defeat highlight Fabian Holland and Savea as the tourists' best, while Ruben Love's intercept pass and a set-piece under the cosh are flagged as key fault lines in a performance that ultimately fell short.
Kolbe and the bench carry the day as Bok selections vindicated
Kolbe starred with boot and ball, du Toit and Etzebeth dominated the collisions, and a strong bench sealed the win — but Kriel's defensive lapses were costly. Planet Rugby rates the Bok individuals from the Cape Town victory.
Five takeaways: How Rassie's selection gamble and Bok power game levelled the series in Cape Town
A detailed five-point breakdown of the Cape Town win, covering Erasmus's selection vindication, the tactical reset in attack, the scrum's decisive role, and Pieter-Steph du Toit's landmark 100th cap — all with an eye on what it means heading into the Soweto decider.
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.
All Blacks ratings: Holland the standout, Love struggles, but Boks hold on in Cape Town
Planet Rugby's player ratings from the 33-26 defeat in Cape Town highlight Holland and Savea as the tourists' best, while Love endured his toughest Test outing yet and the Bok forward pack dominated key phases.
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.