Boks keep the All Blacks guessing

The Springboks will only announce their team for their huge Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park this weekend on Thursday, as coach Rassie Erasmus looks to keep their biggest rivals guessing.

- Ross Roche

Over the years the Boks have become well known as a team that releases their team well before others during a match week, usually on a Tuesday, and even named their side for their game against the Wallabies at Ellis Park last month on a Monday.

So it was a surprise to see their team announcement pencilled in for a Thursday this week, which is the day most sides name their team ahead of a Saturday match, and is the same day that the All Blacks will name their match 23.