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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
SPRINGBOKS
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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
4 min read
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie will use the clash at Loftus Versfeld to settle his starting lineup for the opening Test against the Springboks. | AFP
BULLS RUGBY

Why an All Blacks win at Loftus might actually suit the Springboks

As the Bulls prepare to host New Zealand at Loftus Versfeld, a victory for the visitors could be the ideal scenario for the Springboks ahead of next week's first Test at Ellis…

  • Mike Greenaway
3 min read
Former Springbok Robbie Fleck believes Dave Rennie’s All Blacks will bring immense physicality to their Test series against South Africa. | Backpagepix
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Robbie Fleck warns Springboks to expect 'brutality' from Dave Rennie's All Blacks

Former Springbok Robbie Fleck says Dave Rennie's easygoing nature disguises a hard-nosed coach whose game plan revolves around relentless physicality.

  • Mike Greenaway
2 min read