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Having been humbled by Japan in their 2015 Rugby World Cup opener, South Africa will be hoping for a much better start against New Zealand.
Kieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama.
Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has sought to put pressure on Rugby World Cup referee Jerome Garces, says New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.
Beauden Barrett will start at full-back as the All Blacks named an experienced team for their meeting with South Africa.
Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged side to face New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup and asked officials to treat South Africa fairly.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, three Omnisport writers take a look at the main talking points for the tournament in Japan.
The optimism around South Africa going into the Rugby World Cup is "absolutely incredible", according to Bryan Habana.
According to former Rugby World Cup captain Sam Warburton, Kieran Read is cut out to lead New Zealand to glory in Japan.
New Zealand may have chinks in the armour, but write them off at your peril as they attempt to make history in Japan.
We take a look at five top players who might consider themselves unfortunate to miss the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, we look at five young players capable of making their mark on the international stage.
Aiming for a third straight Rugby World Cup title, Steve Hansen and the All Blacks are excited.
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
New Zealand's Brodie Retallick is still suffering with a shoulder injury, but Steve Hansen has called him up anyway.
New Zealand opted to leave 108-time international Owen Franks out of their Rugby World Cup squad.
