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Eben Etzebeth to break Springboks cap record as Manie Libbok backed at fly half after costly miss

Etzebeth will surpass fellow lock Victor Matfield as the most-capped South African player

The Independent UK

Argentina v South Africa LIVE: Result and reaction as Los Pumas earn historic victory over Springboks

Argentina 29-28 South Africa: The defeat means the Springboks must win their last match to lift the trophy

The Independent UK

Springboks and All Blacks collide again as rugby’s tectonic plates shift on and off the pitch

The Springboks look set to secure the Rugby Championship as the two fierce foes renew their rivalry in Cape Town this weekend, but it may be off the pitch where the more significant battles are about to be fought

The Independent UK

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Is South Africa vs New Zealand on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship fixture

The Springboks look to take control at the top of the Rugby Championship with a win over their closest rivals, the All Blacks

The Independent UK

Eben Etzebeth ruled out as Springboks reveal team for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had started South Africa’s previous 22 games against New Zealand but is sidelined for the Rugby Championship match

The Independent UK

Springboks given huge boost as Eben Etzebeth passed fit for All Blacks clash

Etzebeth had initially been left out of South Africa’s squad for the encounter with New Zealand at Ellis Park

The Independent UK

England defence coach Felix Jones hands in resignation

News of his surprise departure comes in the wake of influential head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters defecting to Ireland.

The Independent UK

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Wallabies remain well off the pace amid hopes a playmaker can unlock the attack

Australia rarely looked like scoring against South Africa but with Noah Lolesio back in form can now target Argentina’s frailties on the flanks

The Guardian - AU

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

Erasmus has made ten changes to his starting side for the second of back-to-back Rugby Championship meetings

The Independent UK

Springboks say 'B team' no disrespect to Wallabies

South Africa have made a whopping 10 changes to their starting line-up for Saturday night's clash with Australia, but it isn't a sign of disrespect.

AAP

Is Australia v South Africa on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Rugby Championship fixture

The Rugby Championship begins with a battle between the old Southern Hemisphere rivals in Brisbane

The Independent UK

Wallabies face true test of rediscovered mettle against heavy-hitters South Africa

Australia have made a promising start to coach Joe Schmidt’s reign but will learn more about their standing in two rugby Tests against the Springboks

The Guardian - AU

Experimental Springboks Tackle Portuguese In Historic Test

The last time world champions South Africa played in Bloemfontein a team showing 14 changes suffered a shock first home loss to Wales two years ago.

International Business Times

Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rues costly errors but is upbeat after defeat

The Springboks underlined their status as Test rugby’s top-ranked nation with a 27-20 win.

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Rassie Erasmus makes Siya Kolisi decision as South Africa captain confirmed for Ireland series

Erasmus had hinted that he might consider a new captain after Kolisi’s move to Racing 92 in France

The Guardian - UK

Jesse Kriel inspires South Africa to emphatic victory against Wales

Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi and Edwill van der Merwe also scored tries in South Africa’s 41-13 win against Wales in the Twickenham international

The Guardian - UK

Ireland and South Africa should be mates but have rugby’s hottest rivalry

Next month’s Test double-header on South African soil will write a new chapter in an increasingly rancorous struggle

Evening Standard

South Africa accelerate plans to tempt Jerry Flannery away from Harlequins

Springboks out to replace Felix Jones in their backroom staff

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Evening Standard

Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus recovering in hospital after suffering chemical burns in 'freak accident'

The 51-year-old is set to return to work in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

Felix Jones arrives to inject intensity into England’s Six Nations tilt

Fresh from back-to-back World Cup wins, England’s new defence coach has the analytics and experience to bring major success

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Barnes: ‘It’s gone to the next level of abuse in the last 12 months – aimed at my family’

Rugby referee who retired after the 2023 World Cup final on his career, online abuse and friendship with Howard Webb

The Hindu

How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby

South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…

The Guardian - UK

English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: Innovation and expert gambles behind South Africa's World Cup glory

How the Springboks made it back-to-back triumphs on the biggest stage

The Independent UK

Siya Kolisi’s legacy as rugby’s greatest leader will now live on forever

Kolisi joined Richie McCaw as the only two-time men’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain but his impact stretches far beyond the field

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