Soweto Thrillers: The Springboks' Past FNB Stadium Battles with the All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus made only modest changes as South Africa and New Zealand meet in a match that could decide Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series.
- The Springboks and All Blacks collide at Soccer City on Saturday in the series-deciding third Test, with the loser unable to win the Greatest Rivalry Series outright.
- Heated exchanges regarding scrummaging tactics between Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and coach Rennie have dominated the week, while Angus Gardner faced criticism for his second Test officiating.
- Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and Wilco Louw return to the starting front row for the Springboks, while New Zealand's bench features Wallace Sititi and Anton Lienert-Brown.
- Coach Erasmus expects to have used 36 players by the time the squad reaches Baltimore, while managing fatigue from two previous Tests that could affect player performance.
- If both make it onto the field, Sititi and Amarante will become the second pair of brother-sister siblings to play for New Zealand on the same day, following Xavier and Annaleah Rush.
12 Articles
12 Articles
The two most decorated teams in World Cup history—seven titles between them—and finalists in the last edition have each won one match in this tour, dubbed the "Greatest Rivalry" so far. The All Blacks triumphed 33-16 at Ellis Park, followed by a 33-26 victory for the Springboks in Cape Town. Before the fourth and final match in Baltimore (USA) the following weekend, this third encounter—without the usual flyover of the stadium—might seem inconse…
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea gets State of Origin vibes for Springboks blockbuster in Soweto
The All Blacks skipper presented in a relaxed, at times jocular, fashion on the eve of the third test against the Springboks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, with the RGR series locked at 1-1.
No place for old ghosts: Kolisi calls on Boks to honour Soweto and bury All Blacks hoodoo
The third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry encounter between South Africa and New Zealand doesn’t just stand as a Test match that’s part of a now-legendary four-match tour, it’s also a rugby match of epic proportions.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
