Boks prepared for physical, skills battle
8 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboks are excited to resume their rugby rivalry with New Zealand when the two teams meet in Christchurch.
Savea’s chance to show his class
8 years ago by iol.co.zaRookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been given his opportunity in the All Blacks number seven jersey and for the multitude of his fans who have raised him to cult status.
All Blacks, apartheid and the flour-bomb Test
8 years ago by iol.co.zaAs the All Blacks and Boks prepare to meet, this week also marks the 35th anniversary of the most bizarre clash between the old rivals [VIDEOS].
SA Rugby too self-centred
8 years ago by iol.co.zaCrusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar says SA coaches throw away the game-plan book and teach player to “play what’s in front of you”.
Du Preez believes that he’s finally back
8 years ago by iol.co.zaWhat a year WP flyhalf Robert du Preez has had. From being the Stormers’ starting No 10 to suffering a knee injury that ruined it all.
All Blacks ready for fired up, angry Springboks
8 years ago by iol.co.zaAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he’s expecting nothing less than a Springbok team that will want to “rip the heads off” of his players.
Bok coach: Marx dominated NZ in Super Rugby
8 years ago by iol.co.zaMalcolm Marx will come under pressure in the lineouts against the All Blacks, but Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is impressed by his scrummaging ability.
Louw reaches Bok milestone
8 years ago by iol.co.zaFrancois Louw will earn his 50th Test cap for South Africa against the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Flanker Savea to make first All Blacks start
8 years ago by iol.co.zaRookie loose forward Ardie Savea has been named to make his first Test start for the All Blacks against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
Lions can beat All Blacks - Jones
8 years ago by iol.co.zaWarren Gatland can guide the British and Irish Lions to a sensational series win over world champions New Zealand next year, England coach Eddie Jones claimed.
