New Zealand team to play South Africa
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has named the following team to play South Africa in their Rugby Championship test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
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Barrett on 'fearful' mid-air collision with Bok winger: 'I did think of the worst instantly'
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett says he was relieved to be able to move his fingers and toes while lying on the ground at Mbombela Stadium after a "fearful" mid-air collision with Springbok winger Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Shaken Barrett feared worst after shocking hit against Springboks
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett said he feared the worst after landing head-first from a terrible mid-air challenge against South Africa but that his team would continue to be courageous under the Springboks' high ball.
All Blacks block 'outside noise', focus on the job - Mo'unga
Richie Mo'unga said the All Blacks were blocking out the outside noise of their unhappy fans and focusing squarely on the job of snapping their three-match losing streak when they take on the Springboks at Johannesburg this weekend.
Richie Mo'unga's main focus is on fixing broken All Blacks
Richie Mo'unga said the All Blacks were blocking out the outside noise of their unhappy fans and focusing squarely on the job of snapping their three-match losing streak when they take on the Springboks at Johannesburg this weekend.
Marcell Coetzee on dropping out of Springbok mix: 'They clearly back the guys they have'
Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee remained level-headed about his latest omission from the Springbok squad after failing to crack the mix for the Rugby Championship.
Clarke returns but All Blacks largely stick to guns
New Zealand wing Caleb Clarke will play his first test in two years but coach Ian Foster has resisted the urge to make wholesale changes for their Rugby Championship opener in South Africa, though he has recalled hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho.