South Africa

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

New Zealand can ease world ranking misery at Ellis Park

New Zealand have the opportunity to leapfrog South Africa in the world rankings this weekend when they tackle the Springboks at Ellis Park.   The stadium that hosted the iconic Rugby...

South Africa Rugby Breakdown: The Secrets Of The Springboks' Success

Jerome Kaino was a destructive BEAST on the rugby pitch!

GOOD YARNS | Kieran Read remembers one of his toughest Tests

Bernard Foley on Wallabies radar following Cooper's injury

71-Test cap flyhalf Bernard Foley is set to join the Wallabies squad when they return to Australia next week.   Dave Rennie will have a closer look at the flyhalf depth in the country following...

Jacques Nienaber hails 'phenomenal' Frans Malherbe ahead of milestone match

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has sung the praises of tighthead prop Frans Malherbe ahead of his 50th test match for South Africa.   Malherbe earned his test debut back...

Winning at Ellis Park is hugely rewarding, says Marshall

The rugby world is awash with talk of the recent downfall of the All Blacks as Ian Foster’s men have claimed just one victory in their last four Tests – displaying form so uncharacteristic that...

"We are desperate to improve" - Sam Cane

New Zealand captain Sam Cane says he and his players have been "brutally honest" with each other amid the All Blacks' woeful run of form.   The All Blacks have lost their last three...