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The All Blacks legend has been working alongside Dave Rennie after returning to the set-up as a selector.
The Springboks have a mentality that everyone is out to get them, according to ex-All Blacks boss Sir Steve Hansen
Planet Rugby's five takeaways following Rassie Erasmus' team selection for the Springboks' huge clash against the All Blacks this weekend.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has steered clear of claiming there is more pressure on the Springboks than his side to open the Greatest Rivalry series with a Test win this Saturday.
Following the announcement of Dave Rennie’s All Blacks team to face the Springboks this Saturday in Johannesburg, here are our five takeaways from his selection.
The winners and losers from Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus' matchday squad for Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series Test with the All Blacks in Johannesburg.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has questioned the Springboks' intentions behind 'airing' the All Blacks' disciplinary issues to the media.
Sir Graham Henry reveals his “huge respect” for Rassie Erasmus.
Although he is happy with Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, SA Rugby president Mark Alexander feels one aspect of New Zealand's tour of South Africa hasn't been a success.
Head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his 23-man Springboks squad to face the All Blacks in the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Dave Rennie has announced a stacked All Blacks team to take on the Springboks on Saturday for the opening match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Head coach Dave Rennie has announced his 23-man All Blacks to face the Springboks in the opening game of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series.
Double Rugby World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff fears the Springboks will be slow out of the blocks in Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener versus the All Blacks in Johannesburg.
Sean Fitzpatrick has revealed how highly he rates a Test series triumph for the All Blacks against the Springboks in South Africa.
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There is a concern that all the talk will be about the officiating ahead of the first Springboks v All Blacks Test.
The All Blacks legend reckons that Rassie Erasmus has been passing on instructions to the South African franchises.
Sir Steve Hansen has hailed the depth the All Blacks have at their disposal.
The former All Blacks star has pinpointed where Dave Rennie's men have 'one advantage' over the Springboks.
Tana Umaga says the All Blacks need to be ready for anything when they tackle the Springboks.
The All Blacks players look happier and more united under Dave Rennie, according to Sir Steve Hansen.
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Ex-Wallaby Bernard Foley has highlighted where the All Blacks have looked most vulnerable so far on their Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa.
Felix Jones feels the Springboks and the All Blacks will both be well prepared when they meet in in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The duo were previously flagged as the main injury concerns ahead of Saturday's Test series opener at Ellis Park.
England greats Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have claimed that long-serving Springbok sfly-half Handre Pollard has been harshly labelled ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Test series versus the All Blacks.
All Blacks boss Dave Rennie has reacted to the Springboks' response over accusations that they are trying to slow the game down.
Tana Umaga has provided an update on Damian McKenzie ahead of the first Test against the Springboks.
England greats Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs have waded into the debate over the starting fly-halves for the keenly anticipated Greatest Rivalry series featuring the Springboks and the All Blacks.
The Springboks have invested in their attacking structures but Rassie Erasmus says they still have tactics to fall back on that wins World Cups.
Dave Rennie has given his verdict on what he feels is the tougher challenge between the All Blacks' upcoming Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series against the Springboks and a Rugby World Cup campaign.
Sir Steve Hansen believes that South Africa will be at their most vulnerable this weekend.
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Rassie Erasmus and Jaco Peyper have hit back at accusations that the Springboks are attempting to slow the game down.
There will be plenty of mouth-watering duels this weekend with the clash at inside centre set to be one of the highlights.
Justin Marshall believes that Dave Rennie is 'by no means happy' with what the All Blacks have produced so far.
Les Kiss did what his predecessor Joe Schmidt failed to do in November and was brave with his selections ahead of the return Test against Japan.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has revealed the extent of Cam Roigard's injury as he prepares to name his squad for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry opener on Saturday.
Cam Roigard last featured for the All Blacks in the Nations Championship, leaving Dave Rennie with a concerning scrum-half situation.
Sir Steve Hansen reveals why Graham Henry will be 'important' to the All Blacks this week.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has provided an injury update and explained the decision to delay his team naming.
Rassie Erasmus says that coaches are frustrated by World Rugby's decision over meetings with referees.
The All Blacks reckon their up tempo game will be too much for the Springboks.
Sir Steve Hansen says that Rassie Erasmus has a 'hell of a good problem' on his hands.
Planet Rugby's top 10 players from Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour so far.
Rieko Ioane excelled in the All Blacks' victory over the Bulls and has received plenty of backing for a recall to the Test team.
Why Codie Taylor's try against the Bulls should have been disallowed.
When Rassie Erasmus will name his Springboks team to tackle the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Planet Rugby predicts the side Dave Rennie will select for the All Blacks' opening game of their four-Test series against the Springboks.
Malcolm Marx could reportedly be on his way back to South Africa to join one of the country's United Rugby Championship franchises while two of his fellow Springboks are wanted by overseas clubs.
Planet Rugby predicts the side Rassie Erasmus will select for the Springboks' opening game of their four-Test series against the All Blacks.
After the All Blacks' impressive victory over the Bulls on their South African tour, how did the New Zealand media assess the men in black's performance?
After the Bulls' 50-19 defeat against the All Blacks, Johan Ackermann has revealed that one of their opponents' key tactics is unlikely to work when they take on the Springboks.
The All Blacks have improved in the areas which will be crucial for the Springboks series, according to Codie Taylor.
The resurgent All Blacks are under no illusions heading to Ellis Park. They know the size of mountain they have to climb against the Springboks.
Dave Rennie knows that it will be much, much tougher for the All Blacks next weekend.
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Our take on the key winners and losers from the All Blacks' win over the Bulls.
Dave Rennie has made a positive start since replacing Scott Robertson as All Blacks boss.
Dave Rennie has confirmed that Richie Mo'unga will not be in contention for the All Blacks' opening Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series clash against the Springboks.
The Bulls fell 19-50 to the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening in the final warm-up match of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Our key takeaways from the All Blacks' win against the Bulls in Pretoria.
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Wallabies centre Isaac Henry has given coach Les Kiss something to ponder ahead of the two-Test series with Japan, after the Queenslander excelled in Australia's 56-17 win over Japan in Townsville.
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Dave Rennie has bolstered his All Blacks squad for the upcoming Greatest Rivalry tour, naming an additional 10 players from the Nations Championship group ahead of the gruelling six-week tour.
New Wallabies coach Les Kiss has sprung one surprise in his first Wallabies squad, naming young gun Isaac Henry in his first ever national squad.
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