Springboks
Moodie makes the cut for Springbok tour
A 34-man squad was announced on Monday with youngster Canan Moodie making the cut alongside returning senior players Frans Steyn and Faf de Klerk.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi warmed hearts again this week when he jammed with supporters ahead of the clash with the All Blacks on Saturday.
Since the 26-10 mauling in Mbombela, the biggest loss New Zealand has suffered against South Africa in 94 years, Whitelock has tried to improve his own skills and contribution to the team before attempting to fix anything else with the team.
New Zealand tackle arch foes South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg on Saturday, and a sixth loss in seven Tests will almost certainly spell the end for likeable but beleaguered 'Fossie'.
New Zealand relegated fly-half Beauden Barrett to the bench for a Rugby Championship clash with South Africa on Saturday as they seek to end a disastrous run of results.
Announcing the change on Wednesday, Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber said "Joseph has been working hard at training and waiting patiently for his chance".
The All Blacks are enduring some of their worst results in the professional era after losing five of their last six Test matches dating back to November.
Kurt-Lee Arendse was shown red after he collided in the air with New Zealand's Beauden Barrett in the 74th minute of the game.
The Springboks produced their most dominant performance against the All Blacks in recent memory to record their first victory against the visitors on home soil in eight years.
A Springbok-MTN ad showcases the national rugby team's acting skills, to hilarious effect.
Marx was a constant thorn in the New Zealander’s side effecting crucial turnovers and tackles to thwart the opposition.
Former Springbok player Tendai Mtawarira has encouraged young, talented players from all walks of life, to grab every opportunity they have to better themselves.
The Springboks have convincingly beaten the All Blacks in Mbombela 26-10. The All Blacks were never in the game, basically on the backfoot – making basic mistakes and struggling under the high ball. Pollard added to the visitors’ agony with a penalty in the last ten minutes.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster is fighting to save his job while South African counterpart Jacques Nienaber is battling to silence critics ahead of a Rugby Championship showdown between the arch foes on Saturday.
New Zealand clash with the Springboks in Mbombela, then Johannesburg seven days later, in the opening rounds of The Rugby Championship.
The world champions will be up against an All Blacks squad desperate to avoid losing three games in a row.
The trial has the full support of all four SANZAAR member unions and continues the trial run conducted in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Super Rugby competitions as well as the Rugby Championship in 2021.
There has been a huge outcry in New Zealand, with some pundits calling for Ian Foster to be sacked, following this month's 2-1 home series loss to Ireland.
The experienced duo of Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn have been called back to their national team after missing out on the 3-match series against Wales due to injuries.