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Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks and All Blacks on opposite ends of the spectrum while double World Cup winner ‘in demand’
David Skippers
24 Aug 2026

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks and All Blacks on opposite ends of the spectrum while double World Cup winner ‘in demand’

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

Who's hot and who's not
Nick Mallett: The ‘dagger’ to Rassie Erasmus’ heart as Springboks looked like a team who ‘hadn’t played together’ for a long time
Jared Wright
24 Aug 2026

Nick Mallett: The ‘dagger’ to Rassie Erasmus’ heart as Springboks looked like a team who ‘hadn’t played together’ for a long time

Nick Mallett has pinpointed a moment in the defeat to the All Blacks that would have been a dagger to Rassie Erasmus' heart.

South Africa
Springboks team: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus faces ‘either-or conundrum’ while boss ‘acts’ on Bomb Squad issues
Louis Chapman Coombe
24 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus faces ‘either-or conundrum’ while boss ‘acts’ on Bomb Squad issues

Our key takeaways from the Springboks' selection for Test Two against the All Blacks.

South Africa
Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi’s situation and teases Cheslin Kolbe possibility for second All Blacks Test
Jared Wright
24 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Rassie Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi’s situation and teases Cheslin Kolbe possibility for second All Blacks Test

Rassie Erasmus hints that he could make changes to his matchday squad later in the week.

South Africa
Rassie Erasmus: ‘I will say it as it is, the Bomb Squad experiment backfired’
Colin Newboult
24 Aug 2026

Rassie Erasmus: ‘I will say it as it is, the Bomb Squad experiment backfired’

Rassie Erasmus has given a very honest assessment of his own performance, as well as the team's, after the Springboks' loss to the All Blacks.

South Africa
Opinion: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu doesn’t have a skill problem but he is failing the pressure play
James While
24 Aug 2026

Opinion: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu doesn’t have a skill problem but he is failing the pressure play

South Africa have produced the most gifted attacking fly-half in their history, yet Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu inherits a method that removes almost every condition he needs.

South Africa
Springboks team: Winners and losers as ‘resilient’ duo celebrate milestones while Rassie Erasmus axes ‘misfiring’ Bomb Squad
Jared Wright
24 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Winners and losers as ‘resilient’ duo celebrate milestones while Rassie Erasmus axes ‘misfiring’ Bomb Squad

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

South Africa
All Blacks: Richie Mo’unga reveals the moment in Springboks Test which reminded him why he ‘wanted to come back’
David Skippers
24 Aug 2026

All Blacks: Richie Mo’unga reveals the moment in Springboks Test which reminded him why he ‘wanted to come back’

Richie Mo'unga feels he is ready for the rigours of All Blacks rugby after being named to start in Tuesday's clash with the Lions in Johannesburg.

New Zealand
Ex-All Black: Rassie Erasmus’ ‘big gamble’ backfires for Springboks as Dave Rennie’s side take advantage of rugby’s ‘new trend’
Colin Newboult
24 Aug 2026

Ex-All Black: Rassie Erasmus’ ‘big gamble’ backfires for Springboks as Dave Rennie’s side take advantage of rugby’s ‘new trend’

For once, Rassie Erasmus' big calls did not come off as the Springboks were humbled by the All Blacks.

South Africa
Springboks team: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dropped as Pieter-Steph du Toit hits milestone while Rassie Erasmus undecided over Siya Kolisi
Colin Newboult
24 Aug 2026

Springboks team: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dropped as Pieter-Steph du Toit hits milestone while Rassie Erasmus undecided over Siya Kolisi

Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his 23-man Springboks squad to face the All Blacks in the second Greatest Rivalry Test.

South Africa
Lions bolstered by released Springboks and new signings for All Blacks showdown
Jared Wright
24 Aug 2026

Lions bolstered by released Springboks and new signings for All Blacks showdown

Rassie Erasmus has released two Springboks to the Lions for their showdown against the All Blacks.

Lions
Nick Mallett pins Springboks defeat on duo who weren’t ‘good enough’ and caused ‘problems’ for Rassie Erasmus’ men
Jared Wright
24 Aug 2026

Nick Mallett pins Springboks defeat on duo who weren’t ‘good enough’ and caused ‘problems’ for Rassie Erasmus’ men

Nick Mallett has rued the Springboks' inability to capitalise on opportunities at Ellis Park.

South Africa
Ex-All Black’s verdict on ‘double whammy’ Ardie Savea decision and the ‘two special moments’ that caught his eye after full-time
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2026

Ex-All Black’s verdict on ‘double whammy’ Ardie Savea decision and the ‘two special moments’ that caught his eye after full-time

Former All Black Ant Strachan has celebrated referee Matthew Carley’s decision not to yellow card Ardie Savea at a crucial juncture in Saturday’s Greatest Rivalry win over the Springboks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks team: Five takeaways as Richie Mo’unga ‘at peace’ with comeback and Beauden Barrett ‘cemented’ in position
Jack Tunney
23 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Five takeaways as Richie Mo’unga ‘at peace’ with comeback and Beauden Barrett ‘cemented’ in position

Dave Rennie has named his side to take on the Lions in the All Blacks' midweek match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

New Zealand
Springboks: SEVEN reasons and a ‘damning statistic’ behind their loss to the All Blacks
James While
23 Aug 2026

Springboks: SEVEN reasons and a ‘damning statistic’ behind their loss to the All Blacks

South Africa had the better scrum, the bulk of the territory and repeatedly entered the New Zealand 22 at Ellis Park, yet they came away with just 16 points.

News
All Blacks team: Richie Mo’unga returns as Dave Rennie makes mass changes for Lions showdown
Louis Chapman Coombe
23 Aug 2026

All Blacks team: Richie Mo’unga returns as Dave Rennie makes mass changes for Lions showdown

The All Blacks will take on the Lions in the final franchise game on the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.

New Zealand
Comment: Choosing to leave Handre Pollard’s skillset, experience and big match temperament on the sidelines was a big Springboks mistake
Alex Spink
23 Aug 2026

Comment: Choosing to leave Handre Pollard’s skillset, experience and big match temperament on the sidelines was a big Springboks mistake

South Africa were all brawn and no brain. All power and nowhere near enough skill without Handre Polllard.

South Africa
The ‘muscle up’ situation that left Damian McKenzie ‘extremely’ pleased and what first Test win means for the All Blacks
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2026

The ‘muscle up’ situation that left Damian McKenzie ‘extremely’ pleased and what first Test win means for the All Blacks

All Blacks full-back Damian McKenzie has tipped his hat to Dave Rennie’s forwards for alleviating scrum pressure and inspiring a final quarter flourish in Johannesburg.

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Springboks: Rassie Erasmus teases Siya Kolisi return as update issued on wing duo following All Blacks defeat
Louis Chapman Coombe
23 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus teases Siya Kolisi return as update issued on wing duo following All Blacks defeat

The Springboks captain has played just 24 Test minutes this year, but could be set to return in the near future.

South Africa
Springboks: Rassie Erasmus verdict on ‘nobody’s fault’ rejig and area of play where Pieter-Steph du Toit felt All Blacks ‘were better’
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2026

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus verdict on ‘nobody’s fault’ rejig and area of play where Pieter-Steph du Toit felt All Blacks ‘were better’

Humbled Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sifted through the debris of seeing his much-vaunted bomb squad getting neutralised by Dave Rennie’s savvy All Blacks in Johannesburg.

South Africa
All Blacks: Dave Rennie calls up two reinforcements as he counts cost of bruising win over Springboks
Louis Chapman Coombe
23 Aug 2026

All Blacks: Dave Rennie calls up two reinforcements as he counts cost of bruising win over Springboks

The All Blacks have added two further injury reinforcements to their extended squad in the aftermath of their win over the Springboks.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as New Zealand duo show ‘best in the world’ credentials while Bomb Squad falters
Colin Newboult
23 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Winners and losers as New Zealand duo show ‘best in the world’ credentials while Bomb Squad falters

Planet Rugby's winners and losers from the All Blacks' victory over the Springboks in the first Greatest Rivalry Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Dave Rennie hails ‘massive stat’ in All Blacks’ victory against ‘best in the world’ Springboks
Jared Wright
22 Aug 2026

Dave Rennie hails ‘massive stat’ in All Blacks’ victory against ‘best in the world’ Springboks

Dave Rennie says that his team's 33-16 victory over the Springboks is a scoreline that flatters the All Blacks.

New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus makes blunt admission after Springboks’ defeat to ‘team that is now number one in the world’
David Skippers
22 Aug 2026

Rassie Erasmus makes blunt admission after Springboks’ defeat to ‘team that is now number one in the world’

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus said his team have "a lot of things put right" after their 33-16 defeat against the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa
Latest World Rugby rankings: All Blacks dethrone Springboks at the summit after dominant Greatest Rivalry victory
Jared Wright
22 Aug 2026

Latest World Rugby rankings: All Blacks dethrone Springboks at the summit after dominant Greatest Rivalry victory

Check out the latest World Rugby rankings.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks player ratings: ‘Human battering ram’ the shining light as several stars fail to fire in ‘humiliating’ All Blacks loss
David Skippers
22 Aug 2026

Springboks player ratings: ‘Human battering ram’ the shining light as several stars fail to fire in ‘humiliating’ All Blacks loss

How South Africa's players rated in their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry defeat against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa
All Blacks player ratings: ‘Predatory’ Will Jordan and ‘outstanding’ Jordie Barrett the linchpins while Dave Rennie ‘gets it right’ with big calls
Colin Newboult
22 Aug 2026

All Blacks player ratings: ‘Predatory’ Will Jordan and ‘outstanding’ Jordie Barrett the linchpins while Dave Rennie ‘gets it right’ with big calls

All Blacks player ratings following their superb victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park.

New Zealand
Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as ‘brutal scrum obliteration’ matters little as Dave Rennie’s charges ‘ruthlessly’ punish wasteful hosts
Jared Wright
22 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Five takeaways as ‘brutal scrum obliteration’ matters little as Dave Rennie’s charges ‘ruthlessly’ punish wasteful hosts

Five takeaways from the first Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test between the Springboks and All Blacks.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks v All Blacks: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups and more
Planet Rugby
22 Aug 2026

Springboks v All Blacks: Result, scorers, match stats, line-ups and more

How the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener between South Africa and New Zealand unfolded.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Duane Vermeulen: How Rassie Erasmus has ‘changed’ with Springboks boss ‘getting into some guys heads’
Colin Newboult
22 Aug 2026

Duane Vermeulen: How Rassie Erasmus has ‘changed’ with Springboks boss ‘getting into some guys heads’

Duane Vermeulen has known Rassie Erasmus for 20 years and has given some insight into the Springboks boss.

South Africa
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