The Springboks bounced back in fine style to draw level in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry with a tense 33-26 victory over the All Blacks, delivering the kind of efficiency that eluded them last week and handing New Zealand their first defeat on tour in front of a euphoric crowd at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the starting lineup for the second Castle Double Malt Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, while Manie Libbok will serve as the back-up flyhalf on the replacements bench.

The All Blacks maintained their unbeaten tour record in South Africa in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, edging the Lions 41-35 in a pulsating, fast-paced encounter that pushed them to the limit.

Rassie Erasmus has called for a mental shift from the Springboks as they look to respond to a disappointing opening-game defeat in the Greatest Rivalry Series, insisting the team must retain its physical edge while becoming smarter in key moments. With the pressure mounting after the defeat, Erasmus acknowledged that South Africa find themselves with

With captain Siya Kolisi facing a late fitness test and Cheslin Kolbe ruled out, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed a number of injury concerns ahead of the second Test of the Greatest Rivalry Series against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

The Springboks were left to rue a costly combination of handling errors and missed opportunities as New Zealand produced a clinical display to secure a statement victory at Ellis Park on Saturday, taking a commanding lead in the Greatest Rivalry Series. Despite enjoying significant territorial dominance and repeatedly threatening the All Blacks’ defensive line, the

The All Blacks set the tone emphatically, outscoring the Springboks five tries to one as they secured a convincing 33-16 victory at a raucous Ellis Park in the opening match of the Greatest Rivalry Series.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits there is a huge desire within the South African camp to make a winning start against New Zealand in Saturday’s opening Test, which carries significant importance in a highly anticipated four-match series.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the thinking behind his selections for the opening Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday, stressing that combinations, player form and long-term fitness all played a role as South Africa prepare for a demanding four-Test series.