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Thursday, Jul 4

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Argentina boss Junior Springboks in Stellenbosch

Argentina delivered a physically superior performance to beat a bumbling Junior Springbok side in their World Rugby U20 Championship clash.

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Rankings: Springboks can lose top spot to Ireland

There is a scenario where the Springboks could lose the No 1 spot in the world rankings to Ireland this weekend. Here are the permutations.

18

Springboks’ new playbook: Pollard spills the beans!

Handre Pollard backs Tony Brown's new attacking strategy for the Springboks, blending innovation with tradition ahead of Ireland clash.

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No egos: Pollard and Kolbe give insights into Springbok inner workings

www.timeslive.co.za

Handrè Pollard and Cheslin Kolbe have given insights into the team culture and inner workings of the Springboks as they prepare to take on Ireland at Loftus on Saturday.

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Jamie Osborne starts at full-back for Ireland as Andy Farrell opts for Craig Casey at No 9 against Springboks

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Jamie Osborne is in for a baptism of fire on his first Ireland start after Andy Farrell picked the Naas native at full-back for his international debut in Saturday's Test against South Africa.

Osborne to make Ireland debut against Springboks

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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell names uncapped Jamie Osborne to start at full-back against world champions South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Springboks legend becomes coach of top SA team!

From winning the Rugby World Cup with the Springboks to coaching. This Springboks legend is now in charge of one of the top teams in SA.

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When last did the Springboks beat Ireland?

Ireland have become something of a bogey team for the Springboks in recent years. Here is when South Africa last emerged victorious.

Springboks forced to ditch traditional green jersey… again

The Springboks are not permitted to wear their traditional green and gold jersey in Saturday’s Test against Ireland.

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Remarkable stats showcase vast experience of Springboks

The Springboks are targeting a period of absolute hegemony after backing the vast majority of their World Cup-winning stars. Stats don't lie.

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Osborne to make Ireland debut against Springboks, live on Sky

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Leinster's Jamie Osborne will make his international debut for Ireland in their first Test against South Africa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

09

Springboks vs Ireland: What time is kickoff?

South Africa faces Ireland in July with the planet’s top two rugby nations squaring off. Here are all of the Springboks fixtures until the end of 2024.

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The Munster legend, the Kiwi attacking guru and the ex-referee – Evolutions that make Springboks even more dangerous

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In the ever-changing world of top-level professional rugby, keeping abreast of the latest trends is so important. ?

Wednesday, Jul 3

23

Gregor Townsend explains Canada team selection as 10 Scotland new boys set Springboks challenge

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Entire backline for tour opener has just eight caps in total

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Craig Casey winning scrum-half race as Andy Farrell ponders major Jamie Osborne surprise for first Springbok Test

www.independent.ie

Andy Farrell looks set to hand Craig Casey the biggest start of his career on Saturday, with the 25-year-old primed to get the nod for the first Test against South Africa ahead of Conor Murray.

‘Jack Crowley has stepped up’ – Springbok legend Handré Pollard impressed by Ireland’s No 10

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South Africa are hoping that Handré Pollard is the missing link and when you see the one of rugby’s coolest customers at close quarters you can understand why they’d be reassured by his presence.

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says there is no score to settle with Ireland

www.timeslive.co.za

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says they don’t have unfinished business with Ireland as they prepare for their hugely anticipated first incoming series Test match at Loftus on Saturday.

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Ireland to face off against Springboks in two-Test series in South Africa

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Ireland's assistant coach, Paul O'Connell, describes the series against the Boks as a “massive challenge”.

09

Springboks could be forced to make late team change

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that there could be a late change to the team make-up for Saturday's Test against Ireland.

07

Springboks line-up to face Ireland: Kolbe Hajar, Kolisi captain

swordstoday.ie

This Saturday at 5:00pm, South Africa will play their first Test match of the summer against Ireland. This Tuesday, South African coach Rassie Erasmus revealed the team composition that will begin this meeting. Note that only three players…