Tension with South Africa fuels prospect of better play, says All Blacks captain
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Tension mounting as Springboks, All Blacks ready for opening test of tour series
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 : Marketed as 'Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry', the four-match series between South Africa and New Zealand has been preceded by spiky exchanges over the teams' contrasting playing styles, stoking tensions before Saturday’s first test in Johannesburg.
Trophy unveiled for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry between Springboks and All Blacks
The trophy for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and All Blacks was unveiled in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Springboks wait on Kolisi, Nche fitness ahead of first All Blacks test
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 17 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has injury concerns over captain Siya Kolisi and key prop Ox Nche ahead of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday but he denied his side will attempt to slow the game down at Ellis Park.
Deon Fourie rewarded with Springbok call-up after stellar performance against All Blacks
Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie was on Monday called up by the Springboks ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
Rugby fever hits SA with arrival of All Blacks: ‘A celebration of history, tradition’
A 30-year wait for rugby’s greatest rivals to resume touring came to an end this week, as the All Blacks arrived in South Africa to kick off an eight-match odyssey.
Barrett to get belated chance to impress new All Blacks boss Rennie
July 27 : Beauden Barrett will get a belated chance to show new coach Dave Rennie he still has what it takes when the All Blacks kick off their tour of South Africa against the Stormers, having been completely overlooked during the Nations Championship tests.
England add Roebuck to squad for Nations Championship clash with Fiji
July 6 : England have added wing Tom Roebuck to their squad for the Nations Championship clash with Fiji at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on Saturday after fullback George Furbank was ruled out with appendicitis.