The Auckland agony: New Zealand rugby's Eden a place of pain for Springboks
While those in Christchurch may disagree, Auckland remains the heartbeat of New Zealand rugby.
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Boks have New Zealand's respect, must defy history to triumph in Auckland
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk warned his Rugby World Cup winners must be switched on for the full 80 minutes if they are to beat New Zealand in Auckland for the first time since 1937.
Richie Mo'unga back for All Blacks clash with Springboks but Eben Etzebeth a doubt following bereavement
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has restored Richie Mo'unga to starting fly-half and dropped Damian McKenzie from his matchday 23 while welcoming back a slew of reinforcements for their Rugby Championship game against South Africa on Saturday (8.05am Irish time).
All Blacks coach commiserates with grieving Etzebeth: 'They will deal with it in the right way'
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster on Thursday said their thoughts were with South Africa's stand-in captain Eben Etzebeth after his father died in the lead-up to Saturday's match in Auckland.
Mo'unga at flyhalf as All Blacks make 5 changes for 'special' Springboks showdown
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster brought in Will Jordan as part of five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship showdown with South Africa in Auckland.
Lukhanyo Am still searching for mojo as All Black Test approaches
Lukhanyo Am goes into Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in the unfamiliar position of searching for the calling card that has made him a great Springbok – that legendary combo where intuition meets accurate execution.
Father of Bok captain Eben Etzebeth dies
The Springboks will be playing their first Test against the All Blacks in New Zealand in four years under a dark cloud after the passing away of Springbok captain Eben Etzebeth's father Harry on Tuesday night.
Double World Cup winner Frans Steyn retires: 'I have given it my everything and I have no regrets'
Veteran Springbok and Cheetahs utility back Frans Steyn has announced his retirement from professional rugby.