20 Sep 2021

All Blacks prepare to face Springboks

From Morning Report, 8:49 am on 20 September 2021

Wallabies walloped and Pumas pounded, now the All Blacks can prepare for their Rugby Championship's main course - with two tests looming against the Springboks.

However, some are saying the showdown between the world's two premier sides has lost some of its sheen given South Africa's struggles in successive losses to Australia.

The All Blacks were untroubled in beating Argentina 36-13, handing them momentum ahead of what will be their 100th test against the Springboks, in Townsville on Saturday.

Rugby commentator  Nigel Yalden spoke to Corin Dann.