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Springboks squad: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus hands out ‘final auditions’ ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Following confirmation of the Springboks’ 26-man squad to face Argentina on Saturday, August 8, here are our five key takeaways from Rassie Erasmus’ selection. Final Test mean ...
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Springboks squad: Siya Kolisi among five key returnees for Argentina Test

"Argentina are a quality outfit, and we know we will be in for a massive challenge in Buenos Aires, so we are preparing for a ...
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Red Roses latest: 30 World Cup winners among 32-player contracted list for 2026/27

Red Roses players have been handed centralised RFU contracts for the 2026/27 season, with 30 World Cup winners among the ...
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‘One of the most remarkable stories in South African rugby’ – Springboks and Bulls prop calls time on professional career

"I've had a good run. I've had a really good run, and so I think my heart is just full with gratitude and contentment." ...
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Les Kiss reveals whether Zac Lomax will still be considered for Wallabies selection after confirmation of rugby league return

"We've got a lot of good men in the back three. If he gets better and better and puts pressure on those guys to be better, then I'm all for it." ...
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‘It’s been frustrating’ – All Blacks snub opens up on disappointment of missing out on Greatest Rivalry tour

Hotham admitted that he was shocked to be omitted from the All Blacks squad after impressing during the Crusaders’ recent Super Rugby Pacific campaign where he was the Christchurch-based outfit’s ...
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Springboks v All Blacks: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is a ‘throwback’ but also a modern piece of scheduling art

"Siya Kolisi has described this as the sort of tour his generation only heard about. He is right, and the reason his ...