South Africa

Battling All Blacks stop the rot to give under-fire Foster much-needed win

New Zealand came out on top in a pulsating Rugby Championship contest at Ellis Park, ending a three-match losing streak.     Ian Foster may have been given a lifeline at Ellis...

Siya Kolisi: All Blacks one performance away from turning things around

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said it would take nothing but a top-drawer effort to beat New Zealand as the sides wrapped up their preparations on Friday for...

HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa v New Zealand

South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups

South Africa and New Zealand face off for the 103rd time on Saturday as the old foes clash at the iconic Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   We take a look at all the team, match, referee, and...

All Blacks aim to go big & go home

The cauldron of Ellis Park is ready to receive a contest of notable ferocity and significance as whispers of the end of the mighty All Blacks’ traditional dominance of world rugby proliferate.     The...

SPRINGBOKS: Full press conference : Kwagga Smith and Makazole Mapimpi

Codie Taylor & Ethan de Groot Press Conference (Johannesburg)

Codie Taylor and Ethan de Groot chat to the media ahead of Saturday's Test against South Africa at Ellis Park.  

Ian Foster explains selections | Press Conference (Johannesburg)

Ian Foster talks through his side to play the second Test against South Africa at Ellis Park.  

Four changes to New Zealand's starting XV to face South Africa at Ellis Park

All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.   Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher...

Springboks expect more breakdown success vs All Blacks