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JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand overcame a tough physical challenge to outscore South Africa five tries to one and win the first test 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday to go one-up in the four-match series.
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 21 : South Africa must keep their wits about them and ensure concentration levels are consistent to counter New Zealand's attacking prowess when the foes meet in the first of their four-test series on Saturday, said home captain Pieter-Steph du Toit.
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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.
The trophy for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Springboks and All Blacks was unveiled in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
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.
Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie was on Monday called up by the Springboks ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks.
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.