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Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry prediction: All Blacks to edge Springboks on a fast track after a week in which the scrum swallowed the series whole
James While 04 Sep 2026

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry prediction: All Blacks to edge Springboks on a fast track after a week in which the scrum swallowed the series whole

Ahead of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, here's our preview and prediction.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Sir Steve Hansen’s damning verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selection antics: ‘Name it when you can’
Jared Wright 04 Sep 2026

Sir Steve Hansen’s damning verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selection antics: ‘Name it when you can’

Sir Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie have criticised Rassie Erasmus' late changes ahead of the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Murray Mexted claims ‘we underestimated Whitelock and Retallick for years’ as Dave Rennie takes ‘risk’ with All Blacks team to face Springboks
Colin Newboult 04 Sep 2026

Murray Mexted claims ‘we underestimated Whitelock and Retallick for years’ as Dave Rennie takes ‘risk’ with All Blacks team to face Springboks

Dave Rennie has made a brave call for the All Blacks' third Test against the Springboks, according to Murray Mexted.

New Zealand
All Blacks star ‘not overly happy’ with his collisions: ‘There is no hiding from the Springboks’
Jared Wright 04 Sep 2026

All Blacks star ‘not overly happy’ with his collisions: ‘There is no hiding from the Springboks’

Luke Jacobson says that the Springboks are the ultimate yardstick for physicality.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea are the ‘best of rugby’ as New Zealand stalwart reveals how Springboks ‘sussed out’ All Blacks in Cape Town
Alex Spink 03 Sep 2026

Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea are the ‘best of rugby’ as New Zealand stalwart reveals how Springboks ‘sussed out’ All Blacks in Cape Town

The spontaneous act between Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and the daughter of All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea struck a chord with Jimmy Gopperth.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks team v Springboks: Five takeaways as Dave Rennie focuses on building combinations while ‘chance missed’ for bold selection experiment
David Skippers 03 Sep 2026

All Blacks team v Springboks: Five takeaways as Dave Rennie focuses on building combinations while ‘chance missed’ for bold selection experiment

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

New Zealand
Dave Rennie rejects ‘narrative’ accusation as All Blacks boss addresses Rassie Erasmus ‘spat’ after second Test dispute
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2026

Dave Rennie rejects ‘narrative’ accusation as All Blacks boss addresses Rassie Erasmus ‘spat’ after second Test dispute

It has got a bit heated between the Springboks and the All Blacks recently, and Dave Rennie had his say.

New Zealand
Loose Pass: ‘The Rassie show’ rolls on as ‘Trump-ish’ Springboks boss continues to cut a ‘marmite’ figure
Danny Stephens 03 Sep 2026

Loose Pass: ‘The Rassie show’ rolls on as ‘Trump-ish’ Springboks boss continues to cut a ‘marmite’ figure

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Loose Pass
World Rugby rankings: Historic first awaits All Blacks who target Springboks’ top spot
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026

World Rugby rankings: Historic first awaits All Blacks who target Springboks’ top spot

South Africa and New Zealand will battle it out for the top spot in the World Rugby rankings for the third weekend in a row.

Internationals
Springboks Women team named for Black Ferns showdown as SA Rugby confirms Swys de Bruin decision
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026

Springboks Women team named for Black Ferns showdown as SA Rugby confirms Swys de Bruin decision

Babalwa Latsha will captain the Springboks Women while SA Rugby have addresssed Swys de Bruin's position.

South Africa
Sir John Kirwan ‘bored to tears’ of watching the Springboks as Victor Matfield snipes back at All Blacks legend
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2026

Sir John Kirwan ‘bored to tears’ of watching the Springboks as Victor Matfield snipes back at All Blacks legend

Victor Matfield hit back after Sir John Kirwan stated that the Springboks style was 'boring'.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks team: Winners and losers as ‘luckless’ forward misses out while Dave Rennie snubs Rieko Ioane and resists the ‘urge’ to beef up the bench
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026

All Blacks team: Winners and losers as ‘luckless’ forward misses out while Dave Rennie snubs Rieko Ioane and resists the ‘urge’ to beef up the bench

Winners and losers from Dave Rennie's selections for the third Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test.

New Zealand
All Blacks team: Star forward dropped for third Springboks Test as Dave Rennie tweaks side for Soweto showdown
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2026

All Blacks team: Star forward dropped for third Springboks Test as Dave Rennie tweaks side for Soweto showdown

Head coach Dave Rennie has announced his 23-man All Blacks squad to face the Springboks in the third Greatest Rivalry Test.

New Zealand
Springboks Women’s boss resigns on the eve of Blacks Ferns clash amid SA Rugby dispute – report
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026

Springboks Women’s boss resigns on the eve of Blacks Ferns clash amid SA Rugby dispute – report

Springboks Women's head coach Swys de Bruin has reportedly resigned from his position.

South Africa
Rassie Erasmus accused of having God complex as Kiwi pundit claims Springboks boss’ ‘shenanigans’ are ‘against the spirit of the game’
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2026

Rassie Erasmus accused of having God complex as Kiwi pundit claims Springboks boss’ ‘shenanigans’ are ‘against the spirit of the game’

Rassie Erasmus has come in for criticism for his antics during Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

South Africa
Flyover ditched for third Springboks v All Blacks Test after viral Cape Town stunt
Jared Wright 03 Sep 2026

Flyover ditched for third Springboks v All Blacks Test after viral Cape Town stunt

There will be no flyover before the third Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test match between the Springboks and All Blacks in Soweto.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks legend: Why Dave Rennie is right and Rassie Erasmus wrong after Springboks boss’ X-rated rant
Colin Newboult 03 Sep 2026

All Blacks legend: Why Dave Rennie is right and Rassie Erasmus wrong after Springboks boss’ X-rated rant

The Springboks v All Blacks scrum battle has been hotly debate after the feud between Dave Rennie and Rassie Erasmus.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
The ‘ballsy’ All Blacks changes Kieran Read wants to see as Dave Rennie ‘has to go 6-2’
Colin Newboult 02 Sep 2026

The ‘ballsy’ All Blacks changes Kieran Read wants to see as Dave Rennie ‘has to go 6-2’

Kieran Read wants the All Blacks to pick a forward-heavy bench.

New Zealand
John Smit’s ‘boggles my mind’ reaction to Greatest Rivalry scrum spat and his ‘gut instinct’ prediction about the ‘Test that decides the series’
Liam Heagney 02 Sep 2026

John Smit’s ‘boggles my mind’ reaction to Greatest Rivalry scrum spat and his ‘gut instinct’ prediction about the ‘Test that decides the series’

Rugby World Cup-winning skipper John Smit has given his verdict on the furious scrum spat that materialised following the Springboks’ victory last Saturday over the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
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.

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