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Springboks team: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus ‘doubles down’ on Tony-ball while Manie Libbok handed ‘big chance’

"Last year was the start of a new era for the Boks. This year is about doubling down on that, and this selection proves just ...
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Christy Doran’s predicted Wallabies team to not only beat Ireland but pave the way for brighter years ahead

Now, the sold out sign is set to shine for the Wallabies’ blockbuster against Ireland on Saturday. RA could not have got the sold out social media post out quicker on Instagram when all the tickets ...
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Rassie Erasmus explains ‘hammering’ behind Springbok omission of Wilco Louw and reveals ‘bad’ training ground injury for lock

Rassie Erasmus has explained why he has excluded seasoned prop Wilco Louw from the Springboks’ matchday 23 to play England ...
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Springboks Team: Winners And Losers As Prop With ‘huge Future’ Given The Nod While Four-try Star Falls Into ‘niche Category’

The Springboks team has been announced for their opening match of the Nations Championship against England. Here are our ...
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Antoine Dupont to miss Nations Championship after late withdrawal from Fabien Galthié’s squad

Antoine Dupont has pulled out of the France squad for the upcoming Nations Championship in the southern hemisphere.' ...
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Springboks prop: South Africans are conservative people and won’t understand ‘big-headed’ Henry Pollock

Henry Pollock is not universally adored or even understood, and that will be clear this week when England tackle the ...
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Steven Kitshoff: How Rassie Erasmus ‘sells’ innovative tactics to Springboks players

Former Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff has revealed how Rassie Erasmus gets buy-in from the players to attempt innovative ...
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Who’s Hot And Who’s Not: Toulouse’s ‘greased Lightning’, George North’s ‘perfect Sign-off’ And Nations Championship ‘negativity’

Jack Willis ‘utterly magnificent’ on France’s biggest stage as stubborn RFU continue to ‘hurt’ England George North: You ...
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Matt Dawson: ‘He’s trying to pretend to be a player for England rather than just be himself’

Former England scrum-half Matt Dawson has called on Ben Spencer to show his club ability when playing for the national side ...
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Springboks team: Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Wilemse bring up Test milestones as Rassie Erasmus makes Handre Pollard decision

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his strongest-possible side to face England, with World Cup-winning duo Damian ...
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Dan McKellar makes decision on NSW Waratahs future as coaching changes continue

Dan McKellar has resigned from his role as NSW Waratahs head coach, the Super Rugby side have confirmed. McKellar joined the ...