Former All Black head coach Steve Hansen believes there are no lessons to be learned from their record defeat to the Springboks last year.
Former top Test referee Nigel Owen says Luke Morgan deserved a yellow card for his charge into Ethan Hooker after the Springbok wing scored a try for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship.
Rugby's "Greatest Rivalry" series between the Springboks and All Blacks will not be allowed to finish in a draw, with SA Rugby confirming measures are in place to produce an outright winner.
Replacement Deon Fourie had to be told he was the Springbok captain during the chaotic 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.
The Stormers' big win over the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday was overshadowed by concern over Cobus Reinach's knee injury, but early indications suggest the Springbok scrumhalf has avoided serious damage.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote was a satisfied man after his side's 48-21 win over Argentina in their U20 Rugby Championship opener at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday.