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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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Steven Kitshoff expects Malcolm Marx to deliver a monster performance at hooker when the Boks collide with New Zealand at Ellis Park. | Backpagepix
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EXCLUSIVE | Kitshoff: Boks will win battle up front against All Blacks

Former Springbok tells The National why he backs South Africa in the Ellis Park Test today.

  • 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
4 min read