South Africa vs New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s war of words escalates as series hangs in the balance

The four-match series is finely poised at 1-1, with Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry seemingly reaching new heights of tension as Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s war of words escalates. <p>Picture the scene: The touring All Blacks win the<a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13575921/south-africa-vs-new-zealand-all-blacks-emerge-worthy-winners-as-they-outscore-springboks-in-first-test-upset"> opening Test with a 33-16 at Ellis Park</a>. Then, the Springboks hit back with a <a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13578684/south-africa-33-26-new-zealand-cheslin-kolbe-stars-with-the-boot-as-springboks-level-series-in-cape-town">thrilling 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town</a>.</p><p>Named in the front row for the Springboks for that contest were Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx and Wilco Louw. Just one hour before kick-off, that was changed to Gerhard Steenekamp, Deon Fourie and Thomas du Toit with the original three dropping to the bench.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13571891/new-zealand-vs-south-africa-live-on-sky-sports-the-history-of-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-ahead-of-four-test-series"><strong>Rugby's Greatest Rivalry? History of All Blacks vs Springboks</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13569639/new-zealands-tour-of-south-africa-to-be-shown-live-on-sky-sports-as-part-of-new-five-year-sanzaar-deal">New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?