Tag: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Rassie Erasmus pays tribute to South Africans after Springboks’ win

The Springboks may have been thousands of kilometres from South Africa, but Rassie Erasmus had home firmly on his mind after the team’s latest victory over the All Blacks. Also see: Unique trophy revealed ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore on Saturday, 12 September, securing a 3-1 series victory […]

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Cheslin Kolbe suffers broken jaw as Springboks beat All Blacks

Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday. Also see: “He should never have been dropped”: Fans relieved as Siya Kolisi returns to lead Springboks Cheslin Kolbe takes knock to the jaw The 32-year-old double Rugby World Cup-winning wing […]

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Gayton McKenzie defends Airlink stadium flyover amid backlash

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended Airlink’s dramatic flyover at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, dismissing criticism of the manoeuvre after footage of the aircraft spread widely online. Also see: Watch: Low-flying Airlink aeroplanes over Cape Town Stadium The flyover took place shortly before the Springboks faced the All Blacks, with two Airlink […]

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Watch: Low-flying Airlink aeroplanes over Cape Town Stadium

The Airlink jets that roared over Cape Town Stadium before Saturday’s Springbok-All Blacks Test cleared the top of the venue by as little as 12.5m, according to flight-tracking data. Also see: Airlink opens new skies between Gqeberha and Mbombela Two green Airlink Embraer E190 jets performed a spectacular low-level flyover shortly before kick-off, with TV footage […]

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Springbok star ruled out of crucial 3rd Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Springbok fullback Damian Willemse will miss next Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Soweto through injury. Also see: Springboks make late changes for All Blacks clash in Cape Town Willemse limped off in the final play of the first half of the Boks’ 33-26 win over New Zealand […]

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Springboks make late changes for All Blacks clash in Cape Town

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has made two starting XV changes and a new addition to the bench for Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at Cape Town Stadium. Also see: “He should never have been dropped”: Fans relieved as Siya Kolisi returns to lead Springboks Rassie Erasmus makes Springboks squad changes Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha […]

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Springboks name Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry team for All Blacks clash

Damian de Allende is on the verge of joining an exclusive group of Springboks, with the centre set to win his 100th Test cap when South Africa face New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, 22 August 2026, for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Also see: Unique trophy revealed ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series The milestone will come in […]

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Springboks and All Blacks take rugby’s fiercest rivalry to Baltimore

South Africa’s biggest and most emotional rugby rivalry is heading across the Atlantic. This September, the Springboks and the All Blacks will meet in Baltimore for the first time, adding a bold American chapter to a rivalry that has defined international rugby for more than a century. For a sport still trying to break into […]

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