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All Blacks coach: We want to be a triple-threat team

'Finding the balance' has been a phrase used often by Ian Foster during his tenure as All Blacks coach.

Grant Williams

Boks will build on positives despite defeat, says Williams

Grant Williams said on Sunday the Springboks would take a few positives from their 35-20 defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

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Springboks outplayed in Auckland depite second-half comeback

An impressive second-half fightback was not enough as the Springboks paid the price for a poor first 40 minutes in a 35-20 defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland.

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All Blacks eyeing improvement for 'hell of a contest' against Boks

All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan admits that despite their impressive win in Argentina, they will need to improve if they are to beat the Springboks.

Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth to captain Boks against All Blacks, Willemse at flyhalf

Eben Etzebeth will make his return from a shoulder injury when he captains the Springboks against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

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Springboks look ahead to titanic All Blacks battle

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids said he expected a physical grind against New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland in the second Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.