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James Ryan

Ireland lock James Ryan relishing battle with Eben Etzebeth

Ireland vice-captain James Ryan is hoping to impose himself on the Springboks forward pack, in particular hard-man Eben Etzebeth.

Eben Etzebeth

Boks sweating over fitness of star lock Eben Etzebeth

The injury to veteran lock Eben Etzebeth was the only drawback to what was an otherwise ideal start to the Springboks' Rugby World Cup campaign.

Siya Kolisi

Player ratings: Kolisi and Bomb Squad shine against Scotland

Here's how the South Africa team performed in their 18-3 Rugby World Cup victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Willie le Roux

2023 Rugby World Cup: Five Springboks stars who could steal the show

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has assembled one of the strongest Rugby World Cup squads, packed full of talented superstars.

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Etzebeth: It's not a warm-up, it's a Test match

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth stated unequivocally on Tuesday that the team viewed their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game against New Zealand as a fully-fledged Test match.

Eben Etzebeth

Springboks and All Blacks set to renew rivalry at Twickenham

One of global rugby's greatest rivalries will be reignited at Twickenham in London next week when the Springboks and All Blacks compete for a brand-new trophy.

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