Handre Pollard has been restored as the Springboks’ starting flyhalf with coach Rassie Erasmus selecting his “strongest available side” to face New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.
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Handre Pollard returns to Springboks XV for clash against New Zealand
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SA vs NZ:- Springboks relishing ultimate challenge
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The Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the outstanding All Blacks pack when the two teams meet on Saturday in Wellington, according to Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot.
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SA Rugby (SARU) almost bankrupt, records loss of R62 million in 2017
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The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is on the verge of financial collapse after recording a net loss of R62 million last year.
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According to Jake White, he knows how to win the Rugby World Cup
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The road to World Cup glory begins on Saturday, according to a man who’s done it before. Former Springbok coach Jake White believes Saturday’s clash against Australia is of great importance if the men in green and gold are to challenge for top honours in next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.
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Rassie Erasmus make six changes for the match against Aussies
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Bongi Mbonambi is in the starting line-up, as this Springboks side looks to bounce back against the Wallabies on Saturday.
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Coach Rassie Erasmus wants “improvements across the board” for Aussie clash
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After a horror-show in Argentina, Rassie Erasmus is demanding that his players get back to an intense level of physicality.
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World Rugby rankingsnews: Boks slump to their joint-lowest position in history
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It’s been 15 years since the World Rugby rankings were established, and the Springboks have never sunk any lower than this.
Oh dear. Rassie Erasmus has certainly got his work cut out with this Boks team. Following a dismal 32-19 defeat to Argentina on Saturday, South Africa slipped to seventh in the World Rugby rankings.
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Rassie Erasmus welcomes the blame for Springboks’ “terrible” performance
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The Springboks now have their backs to the wall after the wheels came off in Mendoza. Following a shaky performance against Argentina last night, the Springboks now have an uphill climb if they are to claim their first ever Rugby Championship title and coach Rassie Erasmus believes he should be the one shouldering the blame for the dismal showing.
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World Rugby rankings, the Springboks remain outside top five
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The All Blacks have stretched their lead in front, while the Boks stay put. The Springboks have stayed put in the World Rugby Rankings, despite opening their Rugby Championship campaign on a winning note.
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A step back to Super Rugby News: 4 SA players in this year’s Team of the Season
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The system used to determine who made the cut has sparked some debate. Following the conclusion of the 2018 edition of Super Rugby last weekend, SANZAAR has named its Super Rugby Team of the Season with only one player from champions, the Crusaders cracking the nod.
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