All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams launched a scathing attack on newly appointed Japan head coach Eddie Jones, saying he is a "disgrace" who "obviously lied" to the Australian players and their fans.
As confirmed earlier in the year, Friday the 15th of December will be a public holiday in South Africa in honour of the Springboks successfully defending their Rugby World Cup crown.
A disappointing weekend came to a close on a bitter note when the Springbok Sevens were beaten 31-7 by New Zealand in the fifth place playoff at the HSBC SVNS Cape Town on Sunday.
Two of the Springboks' biggest rivals head to South Africa in 2024 for a mouth-watering two-Test series, while a brand-new opponent will also make an appearance as the World Champions come out of international hibernation in July.
Beauden Barrett will play rugby in New Zealand for the next four years after re-signing with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Blues until the end of 2027.
According to Scott Robertson, making the All Blacks the best team in the world again will require the combined efforts of more than one individual.