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Mind games or valid concerns? All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has ramped up the heat on match officials ahead of the third Test against the Springboks in Soweto. | Backpagepix
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Whining All Blacks trade traditional class for cynicism in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

The All Blacks' persistent complaints over Springbok scrum tactics and off-the-ball antics signal a decline from their former status as rugby's gold standard.

  • John Goliath
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Cheslin Kolbe shifts to full-back as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus names his team for the third Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg. | Backpagepix
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Rassie Erasmus opts for continuity in Springboks line-up for All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, making front-row rotations and shifting Cheslin Kolbe to full-back following Damian…

  • Morgan Bolton
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Pieter-Steph du Toit became the first Springbok to celebrate his 100th Test with a victory over the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
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PICS: All the action as Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrates 100th Test with win over All Blacks

Under a roaring DHL Stadium roof, the Boks not only faced their greatest rivals but fought to break the dreaded "centurion's curse" helping Pieter-Steph du Toit win his 100th…

  • Zaahier Adams
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Grant Williams, pictured, will pair up with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at half-back as the Springboks prepare to unleash their attack against the All Blacks. | Backpagepix
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EXCLUSIVE | Victor Matfield dismisses pre-Test 'white noise' ahead of Springboks' Ellis Park clash

Springbok legend Victor Matfield says the team will ignore external media noise and focus on set-piece dominance when they take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

  • Morgan Bolton
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Damian de Allende will earn his 100th Springbok cap when South Africa take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday. | Backpagepix
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Damian de Allende reaches 100 Springbok caps: Underrated stalwart set for milestone against All Blacks

Springbok centre Damian de Allende is set to earn his 100th Test cap against the All Blacks at Ellis Park. Former teammate Steven Kitshoff pays tribute to the underrated midfield…

  • Morgan Bolton
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