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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
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY

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
3 min read
The 1928 Springboks' ill-advised Impi war cry was quickly retired after drawing snickers and confusion from the crowd. | Supplied
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY

The day the Springboks did the "Geejimalayo"

Ahead of the latest Springboks vs All Blacks Test series, a look back at the historic first meeting on African soil in 1928, defined by Bennie Osler's brilliance and a forgotten…

  • Morgan Bolton
6 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