South Africa v New Zealand: Stats, Facts, Line Ups
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand face off for the 102nd time on Saturday with the rivalry taken to a new destination, Nelspruit. Saturday's test will be just the fourth time South Africa...
All Blacks must step up for under-fire Foster in the heat of Springboks battle
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand have been smarting from a historic defeat to Ireland, and Ian Foster needs a response in South Africa as he fights for his job. Ian Foster will know there is more...
Crunch time for Foster's All Blacks as eager Boks lie in wait
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about to kick off at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit as, for the first time in four years, the All Blacks will do battle on South African soil against the Boks. The hype...
"Faf’s the one that I reckon we can get to" - Donald calls for All Blacks to target ‘erratic’ de Klerk
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup winning former All Black Stephen Donald says the recall of Faf de Klerk to the Springboks starting lineup could favour the All Blacks Donald has questioned the consistency...
New Bok speedster comments on being likened to Cheslin Kolbe
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKurt-Lee Arendse will earn his second test cap on Saturday against the All Blacks as he comes into the starting XV in place of the injured Cheslin Kolbe. Kolbe broke his jaw in the...
Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in...
Nienaber provides update on Springbok stalwart duo
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok boss Jacques Nienaber included two stalwarts in his Rugby Championship squad in the forms of Duane Vermeulen and Francois Steyn. Both veterans, however, are coming off injuries and Nienaber has...
How the Springboks could line up against New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby Championship kicks off next weekend with old rivals South Africa and New Zealand getting the tournament underway in Nelspruit. The Springboks head into the fixture off the...
RANKED: Current Tier 1 coaches' win ratios
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the 2022 Rugby Championship, we look at the win ratios for the current tier 1 test head coaches. Argentina and South Africa secured Series victories in July, while...
Springboks welcome back Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn for Rugby Championship
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTwo experienced Springboks with a total of 134 Test caps between them, Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn, have been recalled to the national squad for the home leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship,...