RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY TOUR

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Jesse Kriel vows Boks will find solutions after All Blacks setback

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.

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All Blacks count the cost of victory as yet more reinforcements called up

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.

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Dave Rennie admits win over Springboks was closer than scoreline suggests

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.

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Erasmus: “They really know how to stop you when you’re in their 22”

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.

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"We were thoroughly beaten" - Rassie Erasmus reflects on loss to All Blacks

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.

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Rassie Erasmus hails stalwart Damian de Allende ahead of 100-cap milestone

Springbok centre Damian de Allende has been praised for his physicality and professionalism as he joins an elite group of rugby players this weekend.