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Friday, Aug 9

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South Africa: Springboks in search of a title in the Rugby Championship

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"We can't just look to the future without thinking about the present," said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, stressing the importance of maintaining a balance between veterans and new talent.

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Springbok scrumhalf makes long-awaited return from injury

Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse will make his long-awaited return from injury when he runs out for the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV in Sunday’s Carling Currie Cup.

Bulls hand captaincy to veteran Springbok

The Bulls are offering free entry to Loftus for ladies to mark National Women's Day with Cornal Hendricks leading the team out on Saturday.

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‘He is a genius’: Why Joel Stransky thinks Springboks can banish travel woes against Wallabies

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Springboks legend and World Cup winner Joel Stransky is expecting two South African victories from two Tests in Australia.

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Springboks to wear hearts on sleeves for South Africa in Brisbane

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the team had pushed their Brisbane hoodoo aside this week.

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VIDEO: Wallabies dismiss trash talk ahead of Springboks Test

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VIDEO: The Wallabies are ignoring the outside noise as they batten down the hatches for a Rugby Championship litmus Test against the world champion Springboks.

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‘Nerves are normal’: Wallabies captain’s message before Springboks clash

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Allan Alaalatoa has reminded his teammates that “nerves are normal” the day before the Wallabies’ crunch clash with the world champion Springboks.

Australian revival faces stern test against Springboks

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Australian rugby's revival from the depths of despair faces its most severe test yet on Saturday when the Wallabies face the world champions Springboks in Brisbane. Australian captain Allan Alaalatoa on Friday conceded that the Wallabies…

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Wallaby Allan Alaalatoa dismisses Springbok legend’s ‘pressure’ claim

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Allan Alaalatoa has dismissed former Springboks captain Jean de Villiers' claim that the Wallabies are under “massive pressure in Australia."

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‘That’s history now’: Springboks focus on Rugby Championship after RWC wins

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The Springboks haven’t won The Rugby Championship since 2019 but they’ll be looking to snap that streak in this year’s competition.

Thursday, Aug 8

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Ireland snatch World Cup-winning Springbok guru

In a huge coup, Ireland have secured the services of Aled Walters, who played a vital role in the Springboks' World Cup success.

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He’s never started for the Springboks, but South Africa is already in love with Sacha

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For the past couple of months South African supporters have been going absolutely gaga for Sacha, the talented 22-year-old from the Stormers who up until this week had not even made a Test start. That all changes in Brisbane on Saturday,…

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Springboks MUST beat Wallabies to retain No 1 ranking

There is a scenario where the Springboks could fall as far as third in the world rankings. Here is what they must do to retain No 1 spot.

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Springboks v Wallabies: Tale of the tape

As the Springboks and Wallabies prepare for battle in the Rugby Championship, these are the standout numbers from this fixture. Who will emerge victorious?

Confirmed: Which jersey the Springboks will wear on Saturday

The Springboks will open their Rugby Championship campaign this Saturday, and it's been confirmed which colour jersey they will be wearing.

Springbok star on brink of special milestone

Cheslin Kolbe returns to the venue where he made his Springbok debut this Saturday, with a special milestone now in touching distance.

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Springboks v Wallabies: Team lists, stats, officials and kick-off time

Here is everything you need to know as the Springboks prepare to take on the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener.

Wallabies name side to face Springboks in Brisbane

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has named his side to face the world champion Springboks in their opening match of the Rugby Championship.

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‘We’re physical’: Springboks plan to ‘dominate’ Rugby Championship rivals

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Two-time defending men’s Rugby World Cup winners South Africa are setting their sights on a title they haven’t won since 2019.

What gives Wallabies ‘confidence’ before Brisbane clash with Springboks

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The odds appear to be stacked against the Wallabies before this weekend’s Rugby Championship clash with the Springboks.