Referees Under Pressure to Clean up After Springboks, All Blacks’ Mud-Slinging

Referees under pressure to clean up after Springboks, All Blacks’ mud-slinging

The pre-match tension between the Springboks and All Blacks has escalated into open verbal warfare over set-piece delays and dangerous cleans.

Springboks assistant questions the legality of All Blacks tactics at breakdowns and mauls

Felix Jones has raised concerns about how the All Blacks have been hitting breakdowns and defending driving mauls in South Africa.

Rassie: What concerns the Springboks about the All Blacks

Coach Rassie Erasmus admits that there are aspects of the All Blacks' game that have put the Springboks on high alert.

Boks flag brutal All Blacks cleanouts

Assistant coach Felix Jones reveals the feedback the Springboks got from SA’s URC clubs about playing against the All Blacks. Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones outlines key technical takeaways provided by franchise staff following matches against the All Blacks. #mapantsulaarugbyshow #rugbysgreatestrivalry #springboks #allblacks pic.twitter.com/l20mt0Vfvc — Mapantsula a Rugby Show (@MapantsulaRugby) August 18, 2026 Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/…