New Zealand

‘Boks need quality 80-minute performance’

Springbok boss Jacques Nienaber says they expect an epic challenge against the All Blacks, but his charges need to deliver an 80-minute display to get a favourable result.

WATCH: All Blacks on century-long Bok rivalry

The All Blacks review the 100-year Test rivalry between New Zealand and South Africa and preview the 100th match between the sides in Queensland this coming Saturday.

Plumtree: Boks now an even more dangerous animal

All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree says the wounded Springboks should not be underestimated when they take on the All Blacks in the 100th Test between the teams on Saturday. After South Africa’s two consecutive defeats by the Wallabies over the past fortnight, they have relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked Test side and head into their clash with… Read more →

Wallabies fans celebrate the win against the Springboks Nienaber

Official: All Blacks overtake Boks in rankings

The Springboks have officially relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked team in the world to the All Blacks.

Rivalry in numbers: 100 years of Boks vs All Blacks

With South Africa and New Zealand set to face off in the 100th Test between the sides, check out the key historic numbers from the game’s fiercest rivalry.

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‘Winning Tests more important than being No 1’

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has downplayed their return to the top of the world rankings, saying it is not on their minds because winning Test matches is all that matters.

‘Boks won’t get close to All Blacks’

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains has launched a scathing attack on the Springboks, who he predicts will be no match for New Zealand in the 100th Test between the sides this coming Saturday.

Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.

Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies makes a run

Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings

South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.