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Rassie Erasmus has revealed that fullback Damian Willemse is likely to be ruled out of the third Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Soweto next week. The Springboks needed to bounce back after last weekend’s torrid display which ultimately resulted in defeat. And bounced back they did. While the hosts were outscored four…
The All Blacks are in Mzansi for an eight-match tour of South Africa and the United States, rekindling a format that has been absent from the international game for three decades. Dubbed “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry”, the 2026 tour will see New Zealand take on South Africa’s four United Rugby Championship franchises as well as contest…
The All Blacks remained unbeaten on their ‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ tour after a narrow win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening. The New Zealanders were made to sweat for their victory, eventually prevailing 41-35 after trailling 21-17 at half-time. Found a way. Thank you @lionsrugbyco, you came to play 🫱🏽🫲🏾 pic.twitter.com/xYO3wNHjr6 —…
Ellis Park witnessed history in the making as Airlink performed its first double flyover to mark the Greatest Rivarly series between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The first of four test matches took place on Saturday, 22 August, which the New Zealand team won 33-16. Over thirty years ago, the rugby rivals faced off…
Former All Blacks player Lima Sopoaga has revealed that he has been receiving death threats from Springbok supporters following his commentary on the Greatest Rivalry series The retired player is currently in South Africa to watch the rugby rivals play at Ellis Park on Saturday, 22 August. Lima made his international debut for New Zealand…
Despite being fierce rugby rivals, All Blacks captain Ardie Savea and Springboks’ Siya Kolisi enjoyed fellowship and friendship with a trip to church. The players have developed a firm friendship off the pitch, and even refer to each other as “brothers”. ALL BLACKS, SPRINGBOKS CAPTAINS HEAD TO CHURCH On his Instagram account, All Blacks captain…
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has shown love to South Africa – and shared how he really feels about playing the Springboks on home ground – in an endearing TikTok video. The New Zealand national team player was called up to lead the squad in June. Savea is known for his close friendship with Boks…
All Blacks newbie Du’Plessis Kirifi – who was named after former Springbok captain Morné du Plessis – has admitted that he is one of the only New Zealanders who sports the unique name. But like many South Africans, the 28-year-old is known for his silly nickname… DU’PLESSIS KIRIFI: WHAT DO HIS PALS CALL HIM? According…