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Springboks taking physicality to 'a new level' for first All Blacks test

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Fri, 21 Aug 2026, 12:05pm
Malcolm Marx of South Africa with Ox Nche of South Africa and Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Nations Championship via Getty Images)
Malcolm Marx of South Africa with Ox Nche of South Africa and Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2026 Nations Championship match between South Africa and England at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Nations Championship via Getty Images)

A big showdown in Johannesburg this weekend. 

The All Blacks are facing the Springboks for the first time on their tour of South Africa, clashing at Ellis Park at 3am Sunday. 

The Kiwi side is on a winning streak against the domestic sides, but the Springboks have won four of the past five meetings. 

Former Springbok Kevin Putt told Ryan Bridge the South African side is taking physicality to a whole new level. 

He says if they decide to beat the All Blacks up instead of just beating them, it could be a long day at the office. 

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