31/08/2026
Rassie Erasmus have named his Springboks team for the third test at FNB Stadium Soweto.
Only one injury enforced change - Cheslin Kolbe moved to 15 to replace the injured Damian Williemse. Kurt-Lee Arendse comes into the starting XV on the right wing.
Dave Reenie is expected to name the All Blacks match day 23 Thursday evening.
29/08/2026
Springboks beat the All Blacks 33-26 at DHL Stadium Cape Town.
Congrats to Pieter Steph duToit winning his 100th test match.
The series is now 1-all.
Next test is at Soccer City Soweto 1AM next Sunday morning.
29/08/2026
An intense battle so far. Springboks lead the All Blacks 24-14 at half time.
28/08/2026
Springboks squad update:
Handre Pollard has withdrawn from the upcoming test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu returns at 10 with Manie Libbok on the bench.
Cheslin Kolbe has returned at 14, with Kurt-Lee Arendse dropping out of the match day 23.
27/08/2026
All Blacks team for test 2 against the Springboks.
The line up is largely similar to last week, except:
George Bower replaces Ethan de Groot at prop, Xavier Numia coming onto the bench.
Tupou Vaa'i partners Fabian Holland at lock. Simon Parker joins Luke Jacobson and Captain Ardie Savea in the back row.
Leroy Carter starts at 11, Josh Moorby on the bench as cover.
Patrick Tuipulotu on the bench to provide cover at lock.
For the Springboks, Captain Siya Kolisi is back at 6.
Pieter Steph-duToit will play in his 100th test match.
This will be a titanic battle at DHL Stadium Cape Town, All Blacks want to go up 2-0 while the Boks want to redeem themselves after their defeat in the first test.
Live stream for the game starts at 12AM, and kicks off at 1AM Sunday, streamed LIVE & LOUD at Cheers Bar Sydney .
GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!
26/08/2026
Anton Segner is out of the Greatest Rivalry Tour after having a keyhole surgery to treat his swollen ankle.
Dave Reenie have not named a replacement.
25/08/2026
All Blacks escaped with a hard fought, come from behind 41-35 win over a gallant and spirited 10bet Lions team.
Lots of Kudos to the 10bets Lions who played very well today. They put the All Blacks under a lot of pressure, lead the scoreboard for 60 minutes and stayed competitive for the whole 80 minutes.
For the All Blacks, they've completed the 4 tour matches unbeaten. Some players had good performances today that will boost their chances for test match selection. Some had absolute shockers and brainfarts - Dave Rennie will not be happy with this performance overall.
Next match is the all important Test 2 on Sunday at 1AM - see y'all then!
24/08/2026
Rassie has named his Springboks squad for Test 2 against the All Blacks this weekend in Cape Town.
Notable changes are:
Handre Pollard recalled at 10, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the bench.
Cobus Reinach starts at 9 with Morne van den Berg on the bench.
Siya Kolisi is bracketed with Paul de Villiers at 6.
Kurt-Lee Arendse replaces the injured Cheslin Kolbe at 14, with Ethan Ho**er at 11.
Thomas du Toit, Lood de Jager and Cameron Hanekom comes onto the bench as part of the Bomb Squad.
Watch this space as Dave Reenie will name the All Blacks match day squad Thursday evening.
23/08/2026
All Blacks squad for the final tour match against the Lions at Ellis Park Johannesburg:
The big talking point is Richie Mo'unga starts at 10.
Other notable selections are Timoci Tavatavanawai finally gets a crack as a starting 12, partnering Rieko Ioane at 13. Peter Lakai will front again as part of a new look loosies trio. Bradley Slater, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Saula Ma'u and Jamie Hannah will all get game time off the bench.
This game kicks off 3AM Wednesday mornin. Live stream on Stan Sport starts at 2.15 AM.
23/08/2026
Ofa Tu'ungafasi and Jamie Hannah has been called into the All Blacks squad following their incredible win over the Springboks in Johannesburg.
Ethan De Groot and Josh Lord are no certainties to play in the next test due to the head knock they picked up in the game.