Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read, who has 127 caps, underlined the need of the team's mental approach as they get ready for this crucial exam. "That’s a huge Test.

Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch. The Springboks and All Blacks clash once more in Cape Town (Getty Images) Harry Latham-Coyle.

They poured pressure on the New Zealanders throughout the second half once they were in All Blacks’ 22m area. Springboks got into the corner and pounced the defence and were awarded three penalties.

The All Blacks have scored two tries - one converted - while the Springboks have kept in touch through the siege-gun boot of Feinberg-Mngomezulu. One 59-metre penalty was incredible. All to play ...

South Africa then kicked the restart out on the full, and from the midfield scrum, All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara landed a 50-20 kick into the 22m area. But from the resulting play, he was penalised ...

“We have won all the trophies and cups we played for in the past few years. In my opinion, we are by far the number one team and I don’t think anyone can compete for that spot,” he added.

Cape Town has been a happy hunting ground for New Zealand, who must beat reigning world champions South Africa there on Saturday to have a chance of retaining the Rugby Championship.

The Springboks rallied to secure a 31-27 Rugby Championship victory over the All Blacks in a thrilling Rugby Championship Test at Ellis Park on Saturday. The All Blacks led 27-17 with about 12 minutes ...

The Springboks edged the All Blacks 31-27 last Saturday to build an eight-point lead halfway through the annual six-round southern hemisphere competition.

Saturday marks an historic occasion between the Springboks and All Blacks when they faced off in their Rugby Championship clash in Townsville - it will be the 100th Test between the two great rivals.

Back to homepage / Live news Springboks v All Blacks: Five things to know. Johannesburg (AFP) – A win for South Africa over arch-rivals New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday would leave the ...