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The All Blacks v Springboks head-to-head that shows which side are clear winners
by Strums Rubgy
July 03, 2008
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The Springboks' superior back row and lineout can give them a winning Tri-Nations start. Dan Carter gives New Zealand the edge in the backs - but will Schalk Burger and Co. destroy them in the loose?
Rugby Union | July 02, 2008 | Iain, Carmichael | (1) Comments
Graham Henry's much-vilified rotation policy of 2007 was intended to build depth for the New Zealand rugby union squad, but with injuries to two key forwards, it would seem the talent pool isn't as deep as we thought.
Rugby Union | July 01, 2008 | Hamish, McBrearty | (0) Comments
The Springboks touch down for the Tri-Nations knowing they have to take the toughest scalp of all – New Zealand on their home turf.
Rugby Union | July 01, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (12) Comments
New Zealand have been weakened and have never looked more vulnerable as the world champions arrive at the door of their great foes boasting great depth and an insatiable hunger.
Rugby Union | June 28, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (0) Comments
England were well and truly beaten in Christchurch, but for New Zealand coach Graham Henry, the injury to captain Richie McCaw presents a bit of a problem.
Rugby Union | June 26, 2008 | Fili, Tupua | (2) Comments
This writer reckons the Springboks are a better team than the All Blacks - but to win in New Zealand the South African players need to believe how good they are and how ordinary this current Kiwi team is.
Rugby Union | June 26, 2008 | Strums, Rubgy | (0) Comments
So many teams are beaten before they even take the field against the All Blacks, but South Africa refuse to be cowed by reputations.
Rugby Union | June 24, 2008 | Greg, Smith | (1) Comments
After New Zealand whitewashed the coachless tourists with a 44-12 second Test hammering, the stage is set for the double clash of the world's top two rugby union nations.
Rugby Union | June 21, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (8) Comments
In losing both matches in their short tour to New Zealand, England's rugby flops showed that the gulf between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, which was closed with such authority at the World Cup, is back and wider than ever.
Rugby Union | June 21, 2008 | Hamish, McBrearty | (3) Comments
The facts speak for themselves; in a straight fight, South Africa are stronger than the mighty New Zealanders right now.
Rugby Union | June 19, 2008 | Strums, Rubgy | (7) Comments
Graham Henry's latest line-up may not be the finished article, but New Zealand look good for a 30-point win in the second Test - even if the tourists have got rid of their marshmallow tacklers.
Rugby Union | June 19, 2008 | Fili, Tupua | (1) Comments
For the first time since the World Cup, rotation comes into the New Zealand team for the second Test. But some of Graham Henry's selections are poor...
Rugby Union | June 18, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (0) Comments
South Africa's run-at-all-costs strategy in Pretoria made Wales look much better than they really are. Such flamboyance will knock the world champions off their pedestal when they face New Zealand in the Tri-Nations.
Rugby Union | June 16, 2008 | Strums, Rubgy | (8) Comments
The World Cup and Six Nations runners-up showed some early promise in the opening Test against New Zealand. But caretaker coach Rob Andrew has his work cut out going into Saturday's re-match in Christchurch.
Rugby Union | June 15, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (0) Comments
New Zealand have undergone a player exodus of massive proportions in recent times. But, with careful management and astute selection and coaching, they will still be a world power to be feared for years to come.
Rugby Union | June 14, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (1) Comments
Warren Gatland has rung the necessary changes, but the Six Nations champions could be in for a shock if they think it will be enough to challenge the Springboks in today´s second Test.
Rugby Union | June 14, 2008 | Strums, Rubgy | (0) Comments
Last weekend in Wellington, the superiority of Graham Henry´s men - boosted by Samoan power - outshone mother nature and gutsy Irish opposition. Now England are about to step into the cauldron...
Rugby Union | June 13, 2008 | Fili, Tupua | (1) Comments
Rotation, the principle factor in the Kiwis' World Cup failure last year, appears to no longer be a priority. For the first time in years, a New Zealand starting XV is virtually unchanged from their previous match.
Rugby Union | June 10, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (1) Comments
With rugby union in near-cyclical rotation around the Webb Ellis Trophy, it is imperative that the game is added back to the Summer Olympics so there are other focuses for international teams.
Rugby Union | May 13, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (1) Comments
Graham Henry's new-look New Zealand side showed enough to indicate they will still be a world power in 2008. But an excellent losing performance by the Irish showed that the Black machine can be challenged.
Rugby Union | June 08, 2008 | James , Mortimer | (28) Comments
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