All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is all too aware that his reception at Irish giants Leinster later may be far from warm.
Fixtures for the 2025 Rugby Championship have been confirmed, with match venues and kick-off times now officially set in stone.
Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote said the players can take huge positives from their courageous effort against New Zealand despite their U20 Rugby Championship loss.
New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane revealed on Wednesday that he is joining Irish club Leinster on sabbatical.
In another blow to the All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has penned a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, staying in New Zealand through to 2029.