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Tuesday, Jul 2

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Springboks v Ireland: Rassie explains Manie Libbok snub

With Manie Libbok missing out, Rassie Erasmus has opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench.

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Springboks: New-look Bomb Squad under Rassie Erasmus

The Springboks bomb squad has a new look under Rassie Erasmus with three new members set to usher in the next exciting chapter of SA Rugby.

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‘It’s gone a bit old school’ – Paul O’Connell relishing breakdown battle against Springboks

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He was no shrinking violet during his playing days and Paul O’Connell is already excited about the contest that’s coming this Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

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Springboks going global, taking in three continents, to widen squad depth - while Ireland confine selection to four clubs in one league

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Rassie Erasmus has reached across three continents to assemble a 39-player squad for the two tests against Ireland, June 6th in Pretoria and June 13th in Durban.

Kolisi is named captain and Kolbe starts on the wing with the Springboks to face Ireland

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This Saturday (5pm), reigning world champions South Africa take on Ireland as part of their summer tour. Zia Kolisi is back as captain. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named 12 2023 Rugby World Cup final starters in his squad to face…

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Who will be the referee for Springboks v Ireland?

Here is a reminder of the referee who will take charge of Saturday's highly-anticipated clash between the Springboks and Ireland.

Springboks choose Pollard at fly-half for Ireland Test

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Handre Pollard was given the key fly-half role when South Africa named an experienced team on Tuesday to face Ireland in the first match of a two-Test series in Pretoria on Saturday.Ireland have been a bogey team for South Africa, winning…

Springboks name 12 World Cup winners to face Ireland

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South Africa name 12 of the starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in their side for the opening Test with Ireland on Saturday.

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Springboks name 12 World Cup final starters to face Ireland

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Rassie Erasmus has named 12 starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa's team to play Ireland in the first of two highly anticipated home Tests at Loftus Stadium on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus names strong Springboks side for first Test against Ireland

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Rassie Erasmus has shown his hand ahead of Saturday’s first Test against Ireland in Pretoria, with Kwagga Smith named at No 8 for the Springboks.

Springboks roll the dice on 22-year-old: Here’s why!

The Springboks have named a matchday 23 with 1148 Test caps, but have also backed a one-cap rising star on the bench.

Springboks name 12 starters from World Cup final for Ireland clash

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Rassie Erasmus has made eight changes to his South Africa team from the one that beat Wales two weeks ago for the clash against Ireland on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

Springboks bring out big guns for first Ireland showdown

Rassie Erasmus has selected a powerful lineup for their encounter against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

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BREAKING: Pollard at 10 for Springboks v Ireland

Handre Pollard will start at flyhalf when the Springboks tackle Ireland in the first Test at Loftus on Saturday.

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'Not the future of our game': Ex-All Black great on the Springboks style of play

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Former All Black great Sir John Kirwan believes that the Rugby World Cup winning Springboks could struggle to adapt to the new World Rugby laws.

Monday, Jul 1

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Irish strategy short on detail as missing X-Men hinder Springbok heist

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As the IRFU launches a four-year strategic plan, Andy Farrell's side tackle the Springboks without several key players.

Ireland and Springboks agree to trial new TMO protocol in Pretoria

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This week the new laws will be in full effect when the Springboks take on Ireland on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.

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‘He’s definitely got an insight’ – Springboks coach Tony Brown hails Jerry Flannery’s input on Ireland before first Test

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Jerry Flannery’s insights into Ireland’s “mentality and mindset” have been a key part of South Africa’s build-up to this Saturday’s first Test at Loftus Versfeld, according to Springboks coach Tony Brown.

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Springbok attack coach: How Pollard, Libbok can get even better

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has highlighted two key facets of play where he believes Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok can improve.

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Will ‘snubbed’ Springbok remain committed to South Africa?

Stormers star Joseph Dweba may have fallen out of favour with the Springboks, but will he turn down overseas offers to remain in South Africa?