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Vote of confidence in England boss

England coach Steve Borthwick is set to be handed a contract extension by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) through to 2028.

Watch: All Blacks getting away with murder

Luke Jacobson and Fabian Holland have stood out for the All Blacks in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series – for all the wrong reasons.

Mallett slams ‘scandalous’ World Cup draw

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says it's a travesty that either the Springboks or All Blacks could be sent packing in the quarter-finals of next year's World Cup.

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Watch: Rennie coaching players to cheat

In this video clip, Dave Rennie encourages players to drop the shoulder when cleaning out an opponent at the breakdown.

Watch: Big Vic, Nick wax lyrical over Bok halfbacks

Victor Matfield and Nick Mallett hail the impact of Bok halfbacks Morné van den Berg and Manie Libbok in the third Test against the All Blacks.

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No easy ride for England’s prodigal sons

England internationals Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant won't automatically waltz back into the national setup.

Superbug ‘ate away’ All Black’s spinal disc

Tamaiti Williams is beginning to see light at the end of a brutal health battle, but the All Blacks prop remains without a return date after a superbug threatened his career.

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‘Gutted’ Sititi confident of All Blacks rebound

Wallace Sititi says the All Blacks have no time to dwell on their back-to-back defeats to the Springboks as they prepare for the fourth and final Test in Baltimore on Saturday.

Tuesday, Sep 8

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Wiese reloads for ‘guns blazing’ All Blacks

It’s his “lekkerist” part of the game, so Springbok powerhouse Jasper Wiese is bracing for a physical riposte from a desperate New Zealand outfit on Saturday

Davids: Bok pack can get even better

Assistant coach Deon Davids has warned the All Blacks that the Springboks' formidable forwards still have room for improvement.

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Rewind: Brutal Boks put boot into All Blacks

Joel Stransky, Percy Montgomery and Handré Pollard’s elite goal-kicking stand out in this highlights reel of physicality and skill from the Springboks against New Zealand.

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Rennie to fall out of Love?

John Kirwan says he wouldn’t be surprised if Richie Mo’unga starts at 10 for the All Blacks against the Springboks in Baltimore on Saturday.

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Barney: Marx a beast who serves Boks

Springbok legend John Smit has described Malcolm Marx as the bane of existence for every team he faces after another big outing from the best player on the planet.

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Ex-Wallabies chime in on Bok scrum wooha

Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau joined the debate about the Springboks’ tactics while noting the success of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

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‘There’s no Brodie to fix All Blacks set-piece’

At odds with World Rugby’s views on scrum laws, Dave Rennie says the buck stops him as New Zealand look to avoid more punishment from the Springboks on Saturday.

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Watch: Rassie on in-flight ‘good vibes’

Rassie Erasmus shares what it was like for the Springboks and All Blacks to share an airplane to Baltimore for the final Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series.

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‘Boks don’t need to manipulate scrum’

England prop Kyle Sinckler has defended the Springbok scrum following accusations of "walking around" by the All Blacks.

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Kolbe shares injury update

Cheslin Kolbe provided news on his recovery situation after the Springbok star was treated for a broken jaw.

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Kiwi scribe: All Blacks can’t play with ‘big boys’

The Springboks have exposed exactly where New Zealand's high-risk style breaks down against the most formidable packs on the planet.

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Currie Cup finalists cook up plan for success

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse and Griquas rival Pieter Bergh have identified execution and discipline as key to lifting the Currie Cup trophy in Kimberley on Saturday.

JK: Carter defensive errors really cost us

John Kirwan has explained what All Blacks wing Leroy Carter did wrong when handed off by Springbok centre Jesse Kriel at FNB Stadium.

Rennie set to rotate

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says he will be bringing in players with "plenty of energy" for Saturday’s series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore.

Rassie: We’ll really miss our home support

Rassie Erasmus has highlighted the Springboks’ previous experience of playing the All Blacks on neutral ground and their determination to play for the fans back home.

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Watch: Kolbe reveals extent of broken jaw

Cheslin Kolbe gives fans a closer look at the broken jaw he suffered against the All Blacks.

Monday, Sep 7

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Erasmus hasn’t forgotten about Faf

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks' heavy squad rotation this year was always designed with Saturday's series-deciding fourth Test against the All Blacks in mind.

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Why Sacha starts, Manie benched again

Manie Libbok’s ability to handle pressure and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s defensive skills decided the Springbok No 10 race for Saturday, according to Rassie Erasmus.

Rassie: Boks just need to outscore All Blacks

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus says merely trying to contain the All Blacks' attack in Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry decider would be a recipe for disaster.

Pollard, Mostert return match revealed

Rassie Erasmus has shared when two-time World Cup winners Handré Pollard and Franco Mostert are expected to play again for the Springboks this year.

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Rassie: Morné deserves his chance

Rassie Erasmus says Morné van den Berg has earned the opportunity to wear the Springbok No 9 jersey in Baltimore on Saturday.