Jamie Wall

Watch: A number of welcome returns are likely for this weekend's test at Eden Park.

The All Blacks' set piece was badly exposed against the Springboks in Wellington, while the Wallabies are looking to try and break the Eden Park streak.

The heat is now firmly on Scott Robertson and the All Blacks, can they salvage some pride after a brutal week for the black jersey?

Analysis: If you had to guess which team was the professional one based on what you saw in the World Cup semi, you would be very wrong, Jamie Wall writes.

Watch: The Black Ferns co-captain is unsurprisingly more focused on making sure her 51st test is in a World Cup final, writes Jamie Wall.

Team lists, news and key stats for their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semi-final. Video, Audio

Both sides are averaging roughly the same amount of points per game going into this weekend's World Cup semifinal, writes Jamie Wall. Video

Never before has the team had to prepare for another test match after such a monumental hiding, writes Jamie Wall.

Nick Mallett says that the significance of the win over the All Black can't be overerestimated, while try scorer Damian Willemse rates it as high as a World Cup win.

Things were actually looking pretty promising at Sky Stadium - until they very much weren't, writes Jamie Wall.

Rassie Erasmus seemed almost apologetic after inflicting the darkest defeat in All Black history, writes Jamie Wall.

Watch: Siya Kolisi wished the Springbok Women side luck and singled out one new Black Ferns star for special praise.

Watch: Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Rugby Championship game at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Video

One of the most important events on the gay and inclusive rugby calendar is taking place this weekend in Auckland.

Watch: the 26-year-old wing is the first long term Sevens player to make it to the All Blacks in quite a while.

Another new face and a first test start are the big talking points as the All Blacks prepare to face the Springboks in Wellington.

Leroy Carter will start at Sky Stadium, replacing Rieko Ioane as Scott Robertson names a new look backline.

This week has thrown a curve ball for Scott Robertson, with Rassie Erasmus naming his side early. What will that mean for the All Blacks, asks Jamie Wall.

The All Blacks established a two try lead on the Springboks within 20 minutes, Jamie Wall finds out how.

The All Black legend has been in camp with the team, prompting the Boks to ask why.

There was finally some good news on the All Black injury front today.

Assistant coach Jason Ryan was upfront about areas the team need to work on.

The faces of Scott Robertson and Scott Barrett said a lot before the pair had even spoken a word, writes Jamie Wall.

Scott Robertson's side had to get up for this test, Jamie Wall writes, for the simple reason that if not now, when? Video

The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 24-17 in their Rugby Championship clash in Auckland to keep their 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park alive.