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Mo'unga ruled out of first Test as McKenzie fitness in doubt ahead of Ellis Park
Richie Mo'unga has been ruled out of the All Blacks' first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park, with Dave Rennie also flagging Damian McKenzie as a doubt. Ruben Love is in line at fly-half, while Codie Taylor impressed with two tries in the 50-19 tour win over the Bulls.
All Blacks' Loftus demolition job carries a Saturday warning
The All Blacks' comfortable Loftus win was built on an underdone Bulls side, but the scrum dominance and backline structure on show carry a real warning for the Boks ahead of Saturday's Ellis Park Test — the piece breaks down the key moments that will matter when the real thing kicks off.
Rennie warns his squad: the Boks are a different beast entirely
Rennie has put his squad on notice that the Bulls win was a dress rehearsal — the full piece unpacks what he said about facing the Boks.
All Blacks dismantle Bulls 50-19 in final audition before Springbok Tests
New Zealand concluded their South African tour warm-up with an eight-try demolition of the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, running out 50-19 winners. Leroy Carter and Josh Moorby each claimed braces as Dave Rennie's side averaged 47 points across three fixtures against franchise opposition. The performance leaves the tourists brimming with confidence ahead of the Test series opener at Ellis Park.
Bulls fall into the pace trap as All Blacks roll on
The Bulls were the latest SA side to fall to the All Blacks, and this piece breaks down the tactical pace trap that undid them and what New Zealand's perfect tour record genuinely signals.
Barrett bounces back, but it's the wingers stealing All Blacks headlines before Ellis Park
Planet Rugby's post-match ratings from the Bulls clash double as a pre-Test Bok scouting report — Carter and Moorby have made Rennie's back-three selection a genuine dilemma, Barrett looks revived at fullback, and the All Blacks front row issued a direct scrum warning to the Springboks.
All Blacks tour complete: What Rennie learned from a 50-19 dismantling of the Bulls
A breakdown of what the All Blacks' 50-19 win over the Bulls confirmed ahead of the Springbok Tests — improved discipline, a more consistent scrum, and an attack system that's clicking — plus what it means for Rennie's Test selection puzzle.
SA U18 sides complete clean sweep with commanding wins over England and France
The SA U18 side beat England U18 68-40 at Stellenberg to complete a third straight unbeaten U18 International Series, with Theo Boshoff scoring a hat-trick off the bench. The SA U18 'A' side also finished unbeaten, defeating France U18 51-26.
SA U18s complete series sweep with win over England
South Africa's U18s completed an unbeaten International Series campaign with a final-round win over England north of Cape Town.
SA U18s complete series whitewash with 68-40 demolition of England
The SA U18s beat England 68-40 at Stellenberg High School to complete a third successive unbeaten Under-18 International Series campaign, with replacement hooker Theo Boshoff scoring a second-half hat-trick from driving mauls.
Erasmus Pleased with Recovery as Boks Shift Focus to All Blacks Series
The Springboks completed two days of training in Johannesburg on Saturday as preparations intensified for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand. The squad, which returned from Argentina in two groups earlier in the week, spent most of the week on recovery sessions before resuming field work on Friday. Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw will rejoin the national squad on Sunday after featuring for the Vodacom Bulls.
Erasmus flags 'World Cup knock-out' intensity of RGR series as Grobbelaar and Louw set for Sunday return
Rassie Erasmus has likened the four-Test RGR series against the All Blacks to World Cup knock-out rugby, with the full Springbok squad now reassembled and Bulls duo Johan Grobbelaar and Elrigh Louw rejoining on Sunday ahead of the Ellis Park opener on August 22.
Viljoen stars as SA U18 A close out unbeaten series against France
Jaydon Viljoen scored 21 points to power the SA U18 A side to victory over France U18 at Stellenberg, completing an unbeaten U18 International Series.
Springboks complete alignment camp ahead of RGR series opener against All Blacks
The Springboks completed a two-day alignment camp in Johannesburg on Saturday ahead of the RGR series opener against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August, with Grobbelaar and Louw released to the Bulls before rejoining the squad on Sunday.
Viljoen inspires SA U18 'A' to unbeaten series finish with 51-26 demolition of France
The SA U18 'A' side completed the 2026 U18 International Series unbeaten with a 51-26 win over France at Stellenberg High School, with flyhalf Jaydon Viljoen contributing 21 points in the hosts' best performance of the tournament.
Louw and Grobbelaar released for Bulls duty before rejoining Springboks
Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar will feature for the Vodacom Bulls against New Zealand on Saturday evening before returning to the Springbok squad ahead of the opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test. Rassie Erasmus confirmed the pair will rejoin the national set-up on Sunday as the Boks complete their preparations for next Saturday's clash with the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Springboks enter final Test-week preparations for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener
The Springboks have moved into full Test-week preparations for next Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener against New Zealand at Ellis Park, with Grobbelaar and Louw rejoining the squad from the Bulls on Sunday.
Five Bulls players who could make life uncomfortable for the All Blacks at Loftus
The Bulls, unlike the Sharks, have the personnel to genuinely test New Zealand at Loftus — Papier's game-breaking ability, Rudolph's breakdown dominance, le Roux's experience and Bosch's long-awaited return are the specific weapons the piece identifies as reasons to expect a real contest.
Springboks complete pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg ahead of All Blacks series opener
The Springboks completed their pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg on Saturday, with Rassie Erasmus confirming the squad is recovered and ready ahead of the All Blacks series opener at 10bet Ellis Park on 22 August.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick on debut as the Springbok Women came from 10-5 down at halftime to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a two-test sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy.