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Springboks scrum guru rejects All Blacks accusations as he insists ‘I can’t ever cheat’
Colin Newboult 02 Sep 2026

Springboks scrum guru rejects All Blacks accusations as he insists ‘I can’t ever cheat’

The Springboks scrum coach insists the All Blacks are wrong and they are completely legal.

South Africa
All Blacks hero gives Greatest Rivalry verdict on ‘confident character’ Ruben Love and explains how ‘no secret’ Dave Rennie era is ‘hugely different’ from Scott Robertson
Liam Heagney 02 Sep 2026

All Blacks hero gives Greatest Rivalry verdict on ‘confident character’ Ruben Love and explains how ‘no secret’ Dave Rennie era is ‘hugely different’ from Scott Robertson

Rugby World Cup-winning hero Stephen Donald has given his seal of approval for Test rookie Ruben Love to continue to wear the No.10 All Blacks shirt in South Africa despite the return of Richie Mo’unga to the international fold.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Kieran Read: ‘People would say Rassie Erasmus has always lost his head’
Colin Newboult 02 Sep 2026

Kieran Read: ‘People would say Rassie Erasmus has always lost his head’

Kieran Read weighs into the post-match tirade from the Springboks boss.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Nick Mallett’s verdict on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s performance as legend makes ‘it’s coming back’ prediction on Springboks’ strength
Jared Wright 02 Sep 2026

Nick Mallett’s verdict on Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s performance as legend makes ‘it’s coming back’ prediction on Springboks’ strength

Nick Mallett has weighed in on the performance of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in the second Test against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Schalk Burger: The ‘either-or’ solution for where the Springboks are ‘still weak’
Jared Wright 02 Sep 2026

Schalk Burger: The ‘either-or’ solution for where the Springboks are ‘still weak’

Schalk Burger pinpoints where the Springboks are still weak.

South Africa
Ex-All Blacks skipper’s bold warning to players ahead of ‘interesting’ third Greatest Rivalry series clash
David Skippers 01 Sep 2026

Ex-All Blacks skipper’s bold warning to players ahead of ‘interesting’ third Greatest Rivalry series clash

Taine Randell has issued a bold warning to the All Blacks and Springboks players ahead of Saturday's Greatest Rivalry Test at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Dan Biggar hails contribution of ‘out-and-out leader’ Siya Kolisi in Springboks’ triumph against All Blacks
David Skippers 01 Sep 2026

Dan Biggar hails contribution of ‘out-and-out leader’ Siya Kolisi in Springboks’ triumph against All Blacks

Dan Biggar has highlighted the impact of Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi's performance in his team's victory over the All Blacks in Saturday's Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town.

South Africa
Rassie Erasmus hints that Springboks could repeat controversial selection ploy
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

Rassie Erasmus hints that Springboks could repeat controversial selection ploy

Rassie Erasmus hints that he could repeat the controversial last-minute changes to his matchday 23.

South Africa
‘Well done to World Rugby’ – Rassie Erasmus praises law change that is ‘working all teams’
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

‘Well done to World Rugby’ – Rassie Erasmus praises law change that is ‘working all teams’

Rassie Erasmus believes that one law tweak by World Rugby has benefitted all teams.

South Africa
Ex-All Blacks captain reveals Springboks’ ‘only difference’ and how it helped them to win second Greatest Rivalry Test
David Skippers 01 Sep 2026

Ex-All Blacks captain reveals Springboks’ ‘only difference’ and how it helped them to win second Greatest Rivalry Test

Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell has highlighted a key aspect which the Springboks improved that helped them to bounce back and win in Cape Town.

South Africa
All Blacks winger addresses Cheslin Kolbe scuffle: ‘I didn’t realise he was going to get so angry’
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

All Blacks winger addresses Cheslin Kolbe scuffle: ‘I didn’t realise he was going to get so angry’

All Blacks winger Leroy Carter has addressed his scuffle with Cheslin Kolbe.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Cheslin Kolbe blasted for ‘blatant thuggery’ by outspoken pundit: ‘You do that in everyday life, you get arrested’
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

Cheslin Kolbe blasted for ‘blatant thuggery’ by outspoken pundit: ‘You do that in everyday life, you get arrested’

Cheslin Kolbe has been slammed for his actions during the scuffle with Leroy Carter.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
‘It was classic Rassie’ – Ex-Springboks boss weighs in on Erasmus’ controversial late changes
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

‘It was classic Rassie’ – Ex-Springboks boss weighs in on Erasmus’ controversial late changes

An ex-Springboks head coach has weighed in on Rassie Erasmus' late changes before the clash with the All Blacks in Cape Town.

South Africa
Nick Mallett ‘100%’ with Rassie Erasmus as referee slammed for having ‘preconceived notions’ on Springboks scrum
Jared Wright 01 Sep 2026

Nick Mallett ‘100%’ with Rassie Erasmus as referee slammed for having ‘preconceived notions’ on Springboks scrum

Nick Mallett and Victor Matfield believe that referee Angus Gardner had preconceived ideas about the Springboks' scrum.

South Africa
The ‘very good question’ that got All Black Jordie Barrett thinking and how ‘physically sore’ the Greatest Rivalry series has left him
Liam Heagney 31 Aug 2026

The ‘very good question’ that got All Black Jordie Barrett thinking and how ‘physically sore’ the Greatest Rivalry series has left him

Long-serving All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has described the build-up to this week’s third Test in the Greatest Rivalry series as like a Rugby World Cup knockout game.

New Zealand
Springboks team v All Blacks: Five takeaways as ‘front-row musical chairs continues’ and key trio set for ‘momentous occasion’
David Skippers 31 Aug 2026

Springboks team v All Blacks: Five takeaways as ‘front-row musical chairs continues’ and key trio set for ‘momentous occasion’

Following the announcement of the Springboks team for the third Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks, here are our five takeaways from Rassie Erasmus’ selections.

South Africa
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on ‘punch-drunk’ finishes and an area of All Blacks play ‘we must get better on’
Liam Heagney 31 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on ‘punch-drunk’ finishes and an area of All Blacks play ‘we must get better on’

Rassie Erasmus is confident his Springboks will finish the third match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry versus the All Blacks without repeating the punch-drunk conclusions that hindered them in recent weeks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus revisits ‘can’t make opinion facts’ scrum spat with Dave Rennie and insists late front row swap ‘wasn’t against laws of the game’
Liam Heagney 31 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus revisits ‘can’t make opinion facts’ scrum spat with Dave Rennie and insists late front row swap ‘wasn’t against laws of the game’

Rassie Erasmus has revisited Saturday’s post-match spat with Dave Rennie, insisting that the All Blacks coach can’t try to make opinion facts when talking negatively about the Springboks scrum.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Ex-All Blacks hooker baffled by Rassie Erasmus’ scrum outburst while prop understands Springboks’ ‘frustrations’
Jared Wright 31 Aug 2026

Ex-All Blacks hooker baffled by Rassie Erasmus’ scrum outburst while prop understands Springboks’ ‘frustrations’

James Parsons is perplexed as to why Rassie Erasmus lashed out after Dave Rennie's complaints.

South Africa
Springboks team: Winners and losers including the victim of Rassie Erasmus’ ‘brutal decision’ while Cape Town stars are rewarded
Jared Wright 31 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Winners and losers including the victim of Rassie Erasmus’ ‘brutal decision’ while Cape Town stars are rewarded

Winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' selections for the third Test match between the Springboks and All Blacks.

South Africa
Who’s hot and who’s not: Springbok ‘snarl’ returns but F-bomb Rassie ‘needs tap on the shoulder’
Liam Heagney 31 Aug 2026

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springbok ‘snarl’ returns but F-bomb Rassie ‘needs tap on the shoulder’

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Who's hot and who's not
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus swaps front-row again while Cheslin Kolbe gets new role for third All Blacks Test
David Skippers 31 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus swaps front-row again while Cheslin Kolbe gets new role for third All Blacks Test

The Springboks have opted for in selection for Saturday's third Test against the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

South Africa
Nick Mallett’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s scrum spat as referee ‘abdicated’ responsibility
Jared Wright 31 Aug 2026

Nick Mallett’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s scrum spat as referee ‘abdicated’ responsibility

Nick Mallett believes that Angus Gardner abdicated his responsibility to officiate the scrums in the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Rassie rant: Ex-All Black claims Erasmus ‘does these things that are probably not acceptable’ but admits ‘he’s looking after his players and they’d die for him’
Liam Heagney 30 Aug 2026

Rassie rant: Ex-All Black claims Erasmus ‘does these things that are probably not acceptable’ but admits ‘he’s looking after his players and they’d die for him’

Former All Black Ant Strachan has weighed in on the debate over Rassie Erasmus’ F-bomb media appearance following the second Test in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
How New Zealand’s media reacted to All Blacks’ loss to Springboks as ‘Lex Luther mastermind Rassie Erasmus’ credited for world champions’ turnaround
David Skippers 30 Aug 2026

How New Zealand’s media reacted to All Blacks’ loss to Springboks as ‘Lex Luther mastermind Rassie Erasmus’ credited for world champions’ turnaround

After the All Blacks' 33-26 loss to the Springboks in their Greatest Rivalry Test in Cape Town on Saturday, how did the New Zealand media assess the men in black's performance?

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: World champions ‘out of lifelines’ after drawing level in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series
Alex Spink 30 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: World champions ‘out of lifelines’ after drawing level in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series

Planet Rugby's Alex Spink analyses the Springboks' 33-26 victory over the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: Seven things we learned as Rassie Erasmus’ front-row switch squares Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
James While 30 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Seven things we learned as Rassie Erasmus’ front-row switch squares Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Following the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, here are the seven things we learned from Saturday's action at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Dave Rennie highlights where All Blacks ‘need to respond’ in Test three and his ‘minimal’ reaction to Springboks changes ‘so close to kick-off’
Liam Heagney 30 Aug 2026

Dave Rennie highlights where All Blacks ‘need to respond’ in Test three and his ‘minimal’ reaction to Springboks changes ‘so close to kick-off’

Dave Rennie has highlighted the areas where his All Blacks must improve in Test match No.3 following Saturday’s loss to the Springboks in the second match of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus calls for improvement in key area against ‘brilliant’ All Blacks
David Skippers 30 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus calls for improvement in key area against ‘brilliant’ All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus wants his team to improve in a key area during the last two Tests of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Fans call on Cheslin Kolbe to face punishment following ‘punching’ incident in Cape Town
Jack Tunney 30 Aug 2026

Fans call on Cheslin Kolbe to face punishment following ‘punching’ incident in Cape Town

Cheslin Kolbe is facing backlash from fans following his Player of the Match performance against the All Blacks.

South Africa
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Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and All Blacks fly-half Ruben Love (inset).

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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and an inset of the South African fans

‘The way we play is built for any weather’ – Siya Kolisi’s warning to the All Blacks ahead of crucial third Test

05 Sep 2026
All Blacks Haka and an inset of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi.

Springboks v All Blacks: How to watch the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test from anywhere in the world

05 Sep 2026
Springboks centre Jesse Kriel celebrates scoring a try and an inset of ex-All Blacks boss Sir Steve Hansen.

Sir Steve Hansen calls on All Blacks to ‘belt the sh-t out of’ the Springboks after ‘poor decision’ in Test two

05 Sep 2026
Springboks Siya Kolisi and Paul de Villiers

Rassie Erasmus won’t throw old Springboks ‘away’ with Siya Kolisi’s successor primed for hybrid role

05 Sep 2026
two layer image of Springbok and Munster rugby

Springboks: Felix Jones ‘is always a guy that blew my mind every day’

05 Sep 2026

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