South Africa

New Zealand have shown enough over the last fortnight to trouble the world champions, but injury concerns and a fired-up South Africa still highlight the scale of the task.

Rassie Erasmus warns the Springboks must prepare for a faster, more physical All Blacks attack ahead of the Greatest Rivalry opener.

Ollie Norris will miss the rest of the All Blacks tour with a knee injury, while Noah Hotham joins as cover for Cortez Ratima.

Bulls add Springboks Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar to their bench for Saturday’s high-profile All Blacks clash at Loftus Versfeld.

All Blacks rest key players against the Bulls as Dave Rennie manages injuries to Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie before the Springboks.

Richie Mo’unga earns his first All Blacks recall since 2023 after replacing injured centre Billy Proctor on the South Africa tour.

Canan Moodie says the Springboks are confident ahead of their four-Test All Blacks series after extending their winning run to 12 matches.

Billy Proctor will miss the rest of the All Blacks’ South Africa tour after suffering a fractured shoulder blade against the Stormers.

Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi's latest hamstring injury does not appear serious after the Springboks' 17-10 win over Argentina.

Argentina have named four uncapped players in their squad to face the Springboks, with Pablo Matera captaining a new-look Pumas side.

Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu return as the Springboks name their team to face Argentina.

World Rugby confirms the referees and match officials for the 2026 Springboks-All Blacks series in South Africa and Baltimore.

All Blacks hooker George Bell is ruled out of the South Africa tour with a calf strain, with Bradley Slater called up.

Codie Taylor says the All Blacks are excited to face South African teams again after six years away from traditional tours.

Dave Rennie names a 44-man All Blacks squad for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour, featuring four South African franchise matches and four Springboks Tests.

Siya Kolisi, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Eben Etzebeth return as South Africa name a 26-man squad for Argentina.

Kieran Read says young All Blacks players face a tough challenge on New Zealand’s traditional South Africa tour.

Rassie Erasmus refuses to reveal Springboks tactics for the All Blacks series as South Africa weigh kicking and running options.

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa are building Springboks squad depth for the 2027 Rugby World Cup after strong Nations Championship results.

Dave Rennie confirms Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against South Africa.