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Dave Rennie on selection ahead of the Springbok Test: "That certainly wasn't our test side tonight... there was a handful of positions that were gonna be decided based on tonight's performance."

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Dave Rennie's warning ahead of the first Test: "The intensity level, the quality that we're gonna come up against next week is three, four, five-fold." All Blacks face the Springboks at Ellis Park, Sat 22 Aug.

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Dave Rennie on the improved All Blacks scrum after a tough week of talk: "A result of just a lot of hard work... a lot of good work from Jason Ryan and his group."

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Dave Rennie on the 50-19 win over the Bulls: "50 points against a very good Bulls side is a positive... we created so many opportunities, only 11 line breaks to one." Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

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Brenden Nel @brendennel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Rieko Ioane on the 50-19 win over the Bulls: "A couple of easy tries we could've avoided, but for the most part a pleasing effort from the boys." All Blacks 50-19 Bulls, Loftus Versfeld. #AllBlacks #Bulls #RugbysGreatestRivalry #Rugby

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Elrigh Louw was part of the Bok side that lost to Argentina in 2024. His take on what changed since. Springboks v Argentina, Saturday, Buenos Aires. #Springboks #Argentina #Rugby

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Brenden Nel @brendennel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The All Blacks are in Cape Town and the Greatest Rivalry is here. New episode: the Bok team for Argentina, this week's Toyota Toughest Player picks, and our own All Blacks memories going back to 1976. Watch -> youtu.be/_TtTFmqTaBQ #TalkingBoks #Springboks

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Brenden Nel @brendennel.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Tupou Vaa'i Lock / Blindside Flanker | Chiefs The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Mzwandile Stick Assistant Coach | Springbok coaching staff The full profile in one swipe, the story and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Morne van den Berg Scrumhalf | Fidelity Securedrive Lions The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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Karl Dickson takes the whistle as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry kicks off. Stormers host the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Friday, the first of eight matches in this brand new series. Full officiating team below. #RugbysGreatestRivalry #Springboks #AllBlacks #Rugby

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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on the injury that nearly cost him his Springbok recall: the Springbok call-up made it even more frustrating. He starts at flyhalf against Argentina on Saturday in Buenos Aires. #Springboks #Rugby

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The Springboks' new jersey has the anthem woven into the design. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika, tone-on-tone, shaped like the SA flag. Five languages on the chest. First worn v All Blacks, Ellis Park, 22 August. #Springboks #AllBlacks #SouthAfrica #Rugby

Once in a lifetime. DHL Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani on what Friday's All Blacks clash means to the club. Newlands, Friday. #Stormers #AllBlacks #URC

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Kolisi, Etzebeth, De Jager, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Van den Berg are all back. Rassie Erasmus makes 13 changes to face Argentina in Buenos Aires, with a brand new front row and Kolisi leading a new-look loose trio. Kickoff 21h10 SAST, Saturday. #Springboks #Pumas

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Wallace Sititi has never faced a South African Super Rugby franchise, his rookie year came right as SA left the competition. He finally finds out what he's missed, starting Friday against the Stormers in Cape Town press conference on the channel. #AllBlacks #Stormers #RugbysGreatestRivalry #Shorts

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Cobus Reinach Scrumhalf | DHL Stormers The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is back in Springbok camp after injury — and he isn't taking a single day for granted. "Massive privilege to be back... I'm really feeling good." Ahead of the Boks' Test v Argentina in Buenos Aires, Sat 8 Aug. #Springboks #RSAvARG

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Herschel Jantjies Scrumhalf | Bayonne The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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Codie Taylor, straight up: "South Africa at home is probably the biggest challenge we'll face in our rugby careers." The All Blacks know exactly what is coming.

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Marco van Staden Utility Forward | Vodacom Bulls The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Tyrel Lomax Prop | Hurricanes The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Vincent Tshituka Utility Forward | Hollywoodbets Sharks The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Tony Brown Assistant Coach | Springbok coaching staff The full profile in one swipe, the story and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Franco Mostert Utility Forward | Honda Heat The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Fletcher Newell Prop | Crusaders The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

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Codie Taylor on the midweek URC games: "Big physical men, great set-piece sides, but backs that can burn you pretty quick." Relishing it. #AllBlacks #URC

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Codie Taylor: "We're under no illusion — they're world champions for a reason. It's going to be a really hard series, but a great contest." #Springboks #AllBlacks

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Codie Taylor on captaining while Ardie's rested: "a huge privilege... when Ardie gets back he'll have that belt again." No harder start than South Africa. #AllBlacks

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Codie Taylor on the Cape Town welcome: "I didn't expect this sort of reception from so many people." #AllBlacks #Springboks

Rennie: the '96 All Blacks shared stories with the current squad — "a good chance for our boys to interact with a team that travelled here and was successful." 30 years on. #AllBlacks

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Dave Rennie on the Springboks: "double world champions... Rassie's done a phenomenal job." Huge respect ahead of the series. #Springboks #AllBlacks

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KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Will Jordan No.11/14 | Crusaders The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Jasper Wiese Loose Forward | Urayasu D-Rocks The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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Rennie on Ardie Savea: 18 months of top-level footy, so he's being rested — he'll miss the opener and won't face the Boks, arriving 10 days before the Test. #AllBlacks

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Dave Rennie: the All Blacks will base in Cape Town for the opener and travel as one squad — "we'll be in the stands supporting each other." #AllBlacks

Dave Rennie on landing in Cape Town: "An awesome place to start our campaign — the support is incredible." The All Blacks are here. 🇳🇿 #AllBlacks #Springboks

KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Jordie Barrett No.12/13 | Hurricanes The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Siya Kolisi Flanker, Captain | DHL Stormers The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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43 named. 26 on the plane. 18 left at home. You could build a Test-winning matchday 23 from the Boks NOT going to Argentina. That is depth in 2026. Who makes your 23? #Springboks #RSAvARG

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Your 26 Boks for Argentina. 🇿🇦 Kolisi captains a near first-choice side, and 9 of the 10 players back from injury are on the plane. SA v Argentina, Buenos Aires, Sat 8 Aug, 21:00 (SAST). Who starts for you? #Springboks #RSAvARG

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Paul de Villiers Loose Forward | DHL Stormers The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Ruben Love No.10 | Hurricanes The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

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KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Dave Rennie Head Coach | All Blacks coaching staff The full profile in one swipe, the story and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Rassie Erasmus Head Coach | Springbok coaching staff The full profile in one swipe, the story and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Eben Etzebeth Lock | Hollywoodbets Sharks The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby

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Brenden Nel @brendennel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Cam Roigard No.9 | Hurricanes The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

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KNOW YOUR ALL BLACKS: Ardie Savea No.8, Captain | Moana Pasifika The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Springboks #NZRugby

Brenden Nel @brendennel.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

KNOW YOUR SPRINGBOKS: Lood de Jager Lock | Wild Knights The full profile in one swipe, the numbers and a did-you-know. #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #AllBlacks #BokRugby