Springboks Braced for Epic Scrum Battle Against All Blacks in Greatest Rivalry Opener

Springboks braced for epic scrum battle against All Blacks in Greatest Rivalry opener

As the Springboks brace for a scrum showdown against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, veteran hooker Malcolm Marx reveals their intense preparations for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

Rugby's fiercest rivalry resumes: Springboks play All Blacks in first 4 ...

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx is ready for intense battle against All Blacks

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx echoed his team’s sentiments this week that their opening clash in the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday would be an intense battle and said the Boks would not only be representing themselves but also the entire nation. The match will take place at Ellis Park, which marks the first of four back-to-back clashes against New Zealand, and kick-off is at 5pm. Springbok coach Rassi…

'Everyone talks about Springboks set-piece, but they've grown' - All Blacks coach

Tana Umaga says the All Blacks need to be ready for anything when they face the Springboks at Ellis Park in the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.

The All Blacks’ weapon for Bok scrum war

New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul suggests a fit-again Tyrel Lomax could be key to the All Blacks nullifying the Springboks’ set-piece power at Ellis Park on Saturday.  This weekend is the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, and Paul believes the opening contest is likely to be shaped by South Africa’s preference for pressure through scrums, mauls, kicking and territorial control. Writing for the New Zealand Herald…