Bok v All Black benches: On paper, a yawning gap
Sport24 chief writer
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Ellis Park epic: Boks should have All Blacks' number, but 'special' history muddles plot
For the first time since 2009, when Peter de Villiers' legendary vintage claimed the then Tri-Nations title by blanking the New Zealanders 3-0, South Africa go into a Test against the All Blacks as overwhelming favourites.
Duane's return reunites terrifying World Cup-winning Bok back trio: 'The timing's perfect'
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was champing at the bit to see what the back row reunion with Duane Vermeulen and Pieter-Steph du Toit, who last played together in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, will deliver against the All Blacks this weekend.
Stick hits back at Springbok kicking game criticism: 'We don't coach to cause injuries'
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick hit back at All Black criticism of the Springbok kicking game, saying they did not coach players into making dangerous aerial duels.
Bookmakers predict another All Blacks defeat to Springboks
The Springboks will dispatch the All Blacks with relative ease at Ellis Park on Saturday, if local bookmakers are to be believed.
WATCH | Absolute scenes! Bok skipper Kolisi joins Gwijo Squad in song welcoming Dweba
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, not one to miss out on a chance to break into song, joined the Gwijo Squad outside the team hotel in Johannesburg on Thursday night in a singalong welcoming hooker Joseph Dweba.
Foster on ropes in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run
The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.
