RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

All Blacks

All Blacks preparing for physical battle in Johannesburg

Knowing the intensity of the world champion Springbok forward play, the All Blacks are preparing for an onslaught in their opening Rugby Championship Test at Emirates Airline Park.

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Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks name side to face All Blacks at Ellis Park

The return of Jasper Wiese and a brand-new lock combination are among nine changes to the Springbok side set to do battle against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Springboks lineoout against the All Blacks

Rugby Championship: All Blacks name squad for back-to-back Bok clashes

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.

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All Blacks confident ahead of tough two-match tour of South Africa

Taking their opportunities and thriving in wet conditions allowed the All Blacks a confidence-boosting win ahead of their next Rugby Championship assignment – two Tests in South Africa.

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Kitshoff and Moodie return as Springboks name updated Rugby Championship squad

Springbok stars Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff are back after Rassie Erasmus named an updated Rugby Championship squad for the upcoming double-header against New Zealand.

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All Blacks coach praises 'smart' Rassie Erasmus for making 10 changes in Perth

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.

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