Erasmus and Rennie's war of words escalates ahead of third Test

The four-match series is finely poised at 1-1, with Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry seemingly reaching new heights of tension as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s war of words escalates.

Daan Human insisted their scrum work was “100% by the book” in another riposte to the accusation of illegal tactics from All Blacks coach Dave Rennie.

Erasmus fumes at Rennie rugby scrum claims as Springboks and All Blacks brace for 3rd test  Toronto Star

South Africa head coach has named starting XV, but it may not be the team that starts if previous Test is anything to go

The Springboks head coach has been accused on a number of counts after Saturday's second Test against New Zealand

PremiumOpinionOpinion byGregor PaulRugby analyst·NZ Herald·31 Aug, 2026 06:00 AM6 mins to readRugby analyst and feature writer‌The series shifts back to Johannesburg next week for the last of the tests in South Africa. Video / Sky SportBy Gregor Paul in Cape TownWhen John Donne wrote that no man is an island, he couldn