Jacques Nienaber warns 'All Blacks will be desperate' despite Ireland meltdown
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber warned that the All Blacks would come to South Africa "desperate" following their humiliating first home series defeat to Ireland.
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Nienaber braced for different challenge against New Zealand
NELSPRUIT, South Africa : South Africa are gearing up for a different type of challenge when they host below par New Zealand in their opening game of the Rugby Championship in Nelspruit on Aug. 6, but are wary of the threat of the wounded tourists.
All Blacks aren't panicking, says embattled coach Foster
Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach ahead of a tour of South Africa that could spell the end of his tenure.
All Blacks draft in Crusaders prop Newell to cover Tu’ungafasi injury
MELBOURNE : Uncapped Canterbury Crusaders prop Fletcher Newell has been drafted into New Zealand's squad for the tour of South Africa to replace the injured Ofa Tu'ungafasi.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists 'no panic' in camp ahead of Bok Tests
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster insisted on Tuesday there is no panic in their ranks before facing South Africa away, even with New Zealand's pride dented by their home series defeat to Ireland.
Today's rugby news as All Blacks axe former Scarlets and Swansea bosses as New Zealand captain Sam Cane 'not good enough for Italy team'
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Sunday, July 24.
Fallout to Ireland series loss continues for New Zealand as Ian Foster shuffles management staff
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has reshuffled his backroom staff in the wake of the All Blacks' first series defeat to Ireland.
Under-pressure All Blacks sack former Sharks mentor, add Crusaders' expert
New Zealand Rugby tossed out two All Blacks assistant coaches Sunday and brought in Canterbury Crusaders' Jason Ryan in a widely expected shake-up in the wake of the recent series loss to Ireland.