South Africa and Australia came close to producing a new version of rugby this morning in Pretoria.

The Wallabies expect it to rain kicks on Sunday after South Africa named long-range bomber Frans Steyn at fullback.

Wallabies linchpin Quade Cooper has been warned by coach Robbie Deans to wipe his ongoing contract saga from his mind.

NZ's dramatic victory over South Africa was the perfect result for the visiting team, writes Grant Harding.

Winning in South Africa tomorrow is "bloody important", says All Blacks coach Graham Henry.

Sunday's test between the under-siege Springboks and the All Blacks is set to be another classic.

Tom Donnelly has provided an injury scare ahead of the All Blacks Tri-Nations test against South Africa on Sunday.

All Black scrum coach Mike Cron reckons Ben Franks has made enormous gains since joining the All Blacks in 2008.

The Tri-Nations moves to the high ground and South African coach Peter de Villiers is on shaky ground.

"Playing at the soccer stadium is not a neutral venue but it will not be as intimidating as Ellis Park can be," Laurie Mains says.

Stats from this year's Tri-Nations show an imbalance in the ratio of penalties per yellow card. Are the the All Blacks getting a special deal from the refs?

Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has been forced to make no less than eight changes for Saturday night's test match.

The All Blacks have selected their side for the huge physical encounter they expect at Soweto on Saturday night.

The South African rugby union is questioning the Springboks' future involvement in the Sanzar partnership.

Springboks fullback Francois Steyn has been ruled out of next week's Tri-Nations test.

The Springboks would be a much more dangerous beast WITHOUT Peter de Villiers, writes Wynne Gray.