McKendry, Patrick

Leroy Carter was one of the All Blacks' best in Cape Town.

Change coming as All Blacks prepare to hit new heights

Tweaks to New Zealand's pack are likely for a momentous third Test in Soweto that will attract a crowd of about 90,000.

1:17pm

2:14

Boks coach Rassie Erasmus, right, talks to All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie before the Test in Cape Town.

Boks coach fires back at All Blacks' 'nonsense' complaint about scrums

Rassie Erasmus appeared to lose his temper in the press conference after his team's win in Cape Town, but rival Dave Rennie will probably see the funny side.

Sunday 1:30pm

All Blacks wing Leroy Carter runs in for his try in Cape Town.

All Blacks fall short as desperate Springboks tie series

Dave Rennie has suffered the first defeat of his All Blacks' coaching career as the Boks make the most of their good start in Cape Town.

Sunday 8:19am

All Blacks wing Leroy Carter has Josh Moorby, right, in support against the Bulls in Pretoria.

All Blacks: Rennie's surprise wing switch for second Test against Boks

The two changes to the All Blacks' pack were injury forced but the selection of the left wing for Cape Town was not as predictable.

Thu, Aug 27

Boks coach Erasmus plans pre-Test beer with All Blacks rival Rennie

And the referee for the match in Cape Town will not be invited says an upbeat Rassie after the weekend's first Test defeat.

Thu, Aug 27

1:31

Change coming as All Blacks prepare to hit new heights

Tweaks to New Zealand's pack are likely for a momentous third Test in Soweto that will attract a crowd of about 90,000.

1:17pm

2:14

Boks coach fires back at All Blacks' 'nonsense' complaint about scrums

Rassie Erasmus appeared to lose his temper in the press conference after his team's win in Cape Town, but rival Dave Rennie will probably see the funny side.

Sunday 1:30pm

All Blacks fall short as desperate Springboks tie series

Dave Rennie has suffered the first defeat of his All Blacks' coaching career as the Boks make the most of their good start in Cape Town.

Sunday 8:19am

All Blacks: Rennie's surprise wing switch for second Test against Boks

The two changes to the All Blacks' pack were injury forced but the selection of the left wing for Cape Town was not as predictable.

Thu, Aug 27

Boks coach Erasmus plans pre-Test beer with All Blacks rival Rennie

And the referee for the match in Cape Town will not be invited says an upbeat Rassie after the weekend's first Test defeat.

Thu, Aug 27

1:31

Rieko Ioane runs in for one of his two tries against the Lions at Ellis Park.

'Character' - Why All Blacks' scare could set them up for second Test

The All Blacks had to dig deep to overturn an 18-point deficit against the Lions at Ellis Park but that may not be such a bad thing.

Wed, Aug 26

Ethan Blackadder makes a break for the All Blacks against the Lions at Ellis Park.

'Pushed to the limit' - All Blacks get out of jail against Lions

A poor start and consistently poor decision making nearly cost the All Blacks dearly in their final club match of their Greatest Rivalry tour.

Wed, Aug 26

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to the media after his team's loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Analysis: How the All Blacks out-thought Boks' coaching mastermind

Dave Rennie's men exposed Rassie Erasmus' Springboks in Johannesburg. Now the master manipulator has some big decisions to make, writes Patrick McKendry.

Mon, Aug 24

Cam Roigard carries the ball against the Boks at Ellis Park.

'Massive' - Rennie hails famous All Blacks' victory over Boks

It's first blood for the All Blacks and their head coach thanks to a win at Ellis Park that highlighted New Zealand's clinical edge and resilience.

Sun, Aug 23

All Blacks wing Will Jordan scores his first of two tries against South Africa at Ellis Park.

Blitzed Boks in meltdown as All Blacks go one up in South Africa

The visitors scored 21 unanswered points at Ellis Park to take the series lead after the Boks struggled to maintain their discipline.

Sun, Aug 23

4:07

Will Jordan celebrates a try against Italy in Wellington with All Blacks teammates Jordie Barrett, left, and Damian McKenzie.

Key All Blacks' trio named to start first Test against Boks

Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie have all been passed fit to play the world champions in Johannesburg.

Thu, Aug 20

Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones speaks to the media in Johannesburg before the first "Greatest Rivalry" Test.

'Brutality?' Springboks coach questions All Blacks tactics

Analysis: Any inference from Felix Jones' comments that Dave Rennie is coaching methods that put opposing players at risk is a step too far, writes Patrick McKendry.

Wed, Aug 19

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie speaks to the media.

All Blacks: Dave Rennie laughs off Boks' time-wasting claims

An attempt by South Africa's Rassie Erasmus to claim the high ground over the potential pace of play has been neatly sidestepped by coach Rennie.

Tue, Aug 18

Josh Moorby makes a break for the All Blacks against the Bulls in Pretoria.

Analysis: Injuries strike but All Blacks have reasons to be cheerful

The three tour games have come with casualties but have also provided the All Blacks with ideal preparation for the first Test, writes Patrick McKendry.

Mon, Aug 17

Noah Hotham, in action for the Crusaders against the Chiefs this year, has been recalled to the All Blacks.

Noah Hotham called up by All Blacks in South Africa

Hotham has been called in as cover at halfback following concerns for Cam Roigard and Cortez Ratima.

Mon, Aug 17

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie speaks to the media after his team's win over the Bulls in Pretoria.

All Blacks: Rennie expects Jordan and Roigard to be fit for first Test

The All Blacks coach says the pair will play the Boks if they make it through a full training week but is more concerned about fullback Damian McKenzie.

Sun, Aug 16