New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks poised to make final push

Mighty New Zealanders’ all-round strength can make difference against the Springboks

Magnificent Richie McCaw ready to put his body on the line again

Outstanding All Blacks’ flanker has for 14 years been bending the game to his will

Warren Gatland well aware of what South Africa will bring

Wales coach is prepared for a hugely physical 80 minutes against the Springboks

No Victor Matfield but JP Pietersen returns to face Wales

Bryan Habana looks to surpass Jonah Lomu’s RWC try tally for South Africa

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Springboks expect different type of challenge from Japan

South Africa emphasise respect for their opponents ahead of opening clash

Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad

Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’

Richie McCaw relishing last bout in South Africa

New Zealand have much to gain with victory in Johannesburg

Fresh injury worries for Boks ahead of All Blacks match

South Africa captain Victor Matfield a doubt for the Rugby Championship clash

Tevita Kuridrani gives Wallabies last gasp win over South Africa

Australia pip Springboks at the death to get off to winning start in Rugby Championship

Heyneke Meyer makes five changes for England clash

South Africa coach turns to experience for trip to Twickenham

Much more to the Springboks than ‘heads down, bums up, straight ahead’

Matt Williams believes Heyneke Meyer has added flair to physicality and it is a masterstroke

Richie McCaw focused ahead of breaking All Blacks appearances record

New Zealand captain will make his 134th appearance in black shirt against South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash

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