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Superstar Cheslin Kolbe staying grounded after sparkling 50th-cap performance

Despite scoring a sizzling try while earning his 50th Springbok cap in Saturday's comfortable win over England, winger Cheslin Kolbe remained as humble as always.

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'Boys, we've been here before,' Rassie Erasmus reminded the Springboks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus invoked lessons of the past to help power his side to a comprehensive 45-21 victory over England in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Bok star Damian Willemse reflects on 50th Cap after England victory

Springbok Fullback Damian Willemse says that despite the big victory over England, the Springboks’ game plan did not go as intended, admitting they had to adjust their strategy at half-time.

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Erasmus confident in Bok depth ahead of England Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists there is no cause for alarm in the second row, although injuries have left the side with fewer specialist lock options than usual ahead of Saturday’s opening Nations Championship Test against England at Ellis Park.

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Bok No.10 Manie Libbok bracing for a testing encounter against attritional England

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is under no illusions as to the challenge England will bring in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Rising star Zach Porthen relishing the prospect of scrumming down against England

He might be on the bench, but that hasn't deterred Springbok prop Zach Porthen's excitement about potentially scrumming against some of the world's best in the England setup.

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