NZ Herald26 Aug, 2026 07:27 PM3 mins to readFormer All Black Aaron Cruden says Rieko Ioane and Ethan Blackadder will probably be in the test match conversation after today's performance. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYSpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus says he plans to catch up with All Blacks counterpart Dave Rennie for a beer before the second test on Sunday, in lieu of an official meeting with referee Nika Amashukeli.
Both Rennie and Erasmus declined the option to meet referee Matthew
, which is an option under World Rugby’s new pre-match referee protocol.
