Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was gracious in defeat, but promised they would come back stronger after their loss at the hands of the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series opener in Johannesburg on Saturday.
All Backs coach Dave Rennie has been forced to bring in further reinforcements after Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord suffered head knocks in Saturday's win over the Springboks.
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie believes the 33-16 margin of victory over the Springboks was not an accurate reflection of how the match went down.
Rassie Erasmus has commended New Zealand’s resilience in their own defensive 22 following the Springboks 33-16 defeat to the All Blacks in the opening test of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus recalled previous Springbok setbacks after his team's 33-16 defeat by the All Blacks in the opening test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has been praised for his physicality and professionalism as he joins an elite group of rugby players this weekend.