Rugby365 • 17th August 2026 Boks must rise above All Blacks' goading game The Springboks need to block out the noise and persist with their highly successful game plan in the lead-up to the Greatest Rivalry opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Daily Maverick • 13th August 2026 Right side of the law: Ref trends that bode well for Boks The New Zealand media have questioned recent referee appointments, implying that the Springboks will go into the Greatest Rivalry Tests holding an unfair advantage – but the evidence suggests that any edge has been hard-earned over several seasons.
Rugby365 • 10th August 2026 Battle-hardened Boks ready for All Blacks epic Rassie Erasmus received some valuable answers in Argentina, and the greater Springbok squad will go into the Greatest Rivalry Tests with confidence as well as game minutes.
7th August 2026 Red flags or red herrings? Why Rennie’s selections will keep Boks guessing Dave Rennie has started his tenure as All Blacks coach on the back foot, and recent selections have raised more questions before a physically demanding four-Test series against the Springboks.
Daily Maverick • 5th August 2026 Sharpshooters may separate Boks and All Blacks in another tight series While the Springboks and All Blacks look set to play with more attacking ambition in the Greatest Rivalry Test series, goal-kicking may be the difference between glory and defeat yet again.
Rugby365 • 5th August 2026 Sacha, veterans must hit ground running Returning players will have everything to prove when the Springboks go searching for a crucial win against Argentina in Buenos Aires this Saturday.
Rugby365 • 3rd August 2026 SA club stars have everything to gain against All Blacks Fringe players will have the chance to push for Springbok places when they represent their franchises against the All Blacks in the coming weeks.
Daily Maverick • 29th July 2026 How Rassie built a front-row army to go the distance against the All Blacks A comparison of the two squads reveals why the Springboks are better equipped to maintain their effort across the Greatest Rivalry series – particularly at the scrum.
Rugby365 • 27th July 2026 Why Rennie's All Blacks face race against time in SA More than half of the current All Blacks squad hasn’t toured South Africa recently and will take some time to adapt to local opposition and conditions in the coming weeks.
Daily Maverick • 22nd July 2026 Erasmus' "extreme" selections to pay off in All Blacks series The Springboks used more players than any other team in the recent Nations Championship matches and appear well placed to survive the unique challenges of the upcoming Greatest Rivalry series against New Zealand.
Rugby365 • 19th July 2026 How Boks bossed July window without showing their hand The Springboks have won three Tests and bolstered their depth without showing their tactical hand ahead of the all-important series against the All Blacks.
Daily Maverick • 18th July 2026 Ahmed holds his nerve as Junior Boks retain world title Flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed slotted four pressure kicks to guide the Junior Boks to a 16-5 win over France U20.
Daily Maverick • 18th July 2026 Rassie's record-breaking tenure has cast Boks in new light The numbers show why Rassie Erasmus will go down in history as one of the greatest and most influential figures in South African rugby.
Rugby365 • 13th July 2026 Bok results have unlocked next level of development The Springboks’ 10-Test winning streak has provided Rassie Erasmus with further room to experiment – with four uncapped players selected for the next clash against Wales.
Rugby365 • 12th July 2026 De Villiers, Horn nailed Loftus audition Flank Paul de Villiers and utility back Quan Horn have impressed across the mid-year fixtures and will add value to the Springbok match 23 in bigger Tests to come.
Daily Maverick • 8th July 2026 Rassie’s Boks poised for perfect 10 and a rare global sweep The Springboks will claim their 10th consecutive Test win if they beat Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday – and round off a particularly successful 12-month stretch with the full complement of Rugby Championship and Six Nations scalps.
Rugby365 • 6th July 2026 Rassie's risky picks will yield long-term reward The experimental Springbok 23 selected for the showdown against Scotland is stacked with inexperienced yet potentially explosive combinations.
Rugby365 • 5th July 2026 Problem-solving Boks passed Ellis Park test The Springbok players and coaches should be lauded for their adaptability in the wake of a statement win against England at Ellis Park.
Daily Maverick • 3rd July 2026 Boks face unparallaled challenge as an ‘18-month season’ kicks off As the Nations Championship starts, World Rugby should be concerned by how many big names are missing – either due to injuries or fatigue.
Rugby365 • 29th June 2026 Rassie's power selections have put England on notice The Springboks will target England’s pack – although the selection of Cameron Hanekom suggests that there may be some second-half fireworks.
