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Why the All Blacks Have a Springbok Problem

September 7, 2026 · 52 min

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The All Blacks showed they can hurt South Africa. So why do the Springboks still keep finding a way to take control?


After the Boks moved 2–1 ahead in the Greatest Rivalry series, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down the areas that keep swinging these contests South Africa’s way — and what New Zealand has to change.


There are genuine reasons for optimism in the way the All Blacks are playing. But there are also problems that will matter far beyond this series.


So, can they solve their Springbok problem before the World Cup?

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