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Erasmus: Injuries wrecked bench plan but yellow cards cost Boks the match
Rassie Erasmus says the Arendse HIA and Kolbe cramp forced repeated backline reshuffles that wrecked his bench strategy, but maintains the two yellow cards — not the injuries — ultimately decided the Ellis Park defeat to New Zealand.
All Blacks punish Springbok wastefulness to take series lead at Ellis Park
New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park to take a 1-0 lead in the Greatest Rivalry Series, running in five tries to one as the Springboks repeatedly squandered chances in the All Blacks' red zone.
Savea relieved after escaping punishment for Wiese tackle
Ardie Savea admitted nerves over a contentious tackle on Jasper Wiese but avoided punishment, with coach Dave Rennie defending the hit as fair.
All Blacks reclaim world No.1 ranking after Ellis Park win
New Zealand have moved to the top of the World Rugby rankings after beating the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park, with South Africa dropping to second.
All Blacks draw first blood with 33-16 win over Springboks at Ellis Park
New Zealand defeated the Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park to take a 1-0 lead in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry four-Test series, running in five tries to one. The Boks were still within three points at 19-16 with 20 minutes to go but yellow cards to Marco van Staden and Cobus Reinach in the closing stages allowed the All Blacks to pull away.
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.
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.
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 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.
Du Toit to captain Boks against All Blacks as Kolisi ruled out with hamstring injury
Pieter-Steph du Toit captains the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday after Rassie Erasmus took a precautionary decision to rest Siya Kolisi, who is carrying a hamstring injury. It will be Du Toit's first Test as captain against New Zealand, with South Africa having won five of their last six meetings with the All Blacks.
All Blacks lose Segner to inflammatory arthritis ahead of Ellis Park test
Anton Segner is out of Saturday's Springbok-All Blacks clash at Ellis Park with acute inflammatory arthritis, replaced on the bench by Simon Parker.
Springboks and All Blacks open four-Test series at Ellis Park
South Africa and New Zealand begin a month-long, four-match tour on Saturday at Ellis Park — the first traditional series between the sides in three decades. Rassie Erasmus has dismissed suggestions the Springboks deliberately slow games down, responding to All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's emphasis on tempo and speed. The world champions hold a recent edge in the rivalry, having won four of the last seven encounters.