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Sharks coach JP Pietersen reacts to All Blacks thumping

The Sharks were put to the sword by the All Blacks in their Greatest Rivalry Tour clash on Friday night, but coach JP Pietersen can see the bigger picture.

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Curwin Bosch eager to show what he can do against the All Blacks

Flyhalf Curwin Bosch believes he is good enough to play a role for the Springboks and wants to prove that when the Bulls take on New Zealand on Saturday.

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Nick Mallett pinpoints key areas Springboks must fix before All Blacks Test

Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett believes South Africa have three key areas to improve before taking on New Zealand in the opening Test of The Greatest Rivalry.

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'His name says it all': Pietersen explains Ma'a Nonu's surprise Sharks selection

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has defended his decision to name All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu in his matchday squad for Tuesday's historic clash against New Zealand.

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Canan Moodie: Los Pumas Test was perfect preparation for All Blacks series

Utility back Canan Moodie says the Springboks got what they needed from a tough match against Argentina, despite not being at their best for much of the game.

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Sharks hit by double injury setback before All Blacks showdown

The Sharks have been hit by a double injury setback ahead of Tuesday's historic Rugby's Greatest Rivalry warm-up clash against New Zealand at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

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