Rugby's "Greatest Rivalry" series between the Springboks and All Blacks will not be allowed to finish in a draw, with SA Rugby confirming measures are in place to produce an outright winner.
Replacement Deon Fourie had to be told he was the Springbok captain during the chaotic 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.
The Crusaders appear to have taken a page out of Rassie Erasmus' book, after experimenting with backline star Leicester Fainga'anuku in a hybrid forward role.
Legendary fly-half Dan Carter remains confident the All Blacks will succeed on the international stage despite recent coaching changes within New Zealand Rugby.
Newly appointed All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga believes New Zealand Rugby has to change its overseas-based players selection policy.
Former All Black Ma'a Nonu was handed a three-match ban after a reckless challenge during the Stormers' Champions Cup loss to Toulon on Saturday.