New Zealand select Mo’unga at flyhalf to face Lions on South Africa tour

New Zealand select Mo’unga at flyhalf to face Lions on South Africa tour  Reuters

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 23 : New Zealand have picked Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf and Beauden Barrett at fullback for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour fixture against the Johannesburg-based Lions at Ellis Park on Tuesday.The All Blacks claimed a deserved 33-16 victory over South Africa in the first of four tests in the serie

New Zealand batter rusty South Africa to secure victory in first Test  The Times

First Test: South Africa 16-33 New Zealand All Blacks score five tries against world champions As first courses go, this was a delicious appetiser to a series that looks on course to live up to its billing. First blood goes to New Zealand, who withstood a barrage of South Africa scrum pressure and demonstrated a slic

It is quite simple really: the Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand, which starts on Saturday, needs to be a real money-spinner for the Springboks. It should see every seat occupied for the three Tests – in Johannesburg and Cape Town – and healthy crowds for the All Blacks matches against the…

The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.

The All Blacks and Springboks have revived the old-school rugby tour. But its impact could change the international game far beyond their historic rivalry.