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Late try gives Argentina away victory over Australia in Rugby Championship clash

Argentina claimed victory in their Rugby Championship clash against Australia when they sealed a hard-fought 34-31 win in Sydney on Saturday.

Springboks dejected after losing to New Zealand in 2023 Rugby Championship

Jacques Nienaber: One eye was always on the Springboks' Rugby World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber immediately shrugged off their Rugby Championship defeat to New Zealand as he defended their strategy with their chances of claiming the title having all but slipped away.

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Springboks outplayed in Auckland depite second-half comeback

An impressive second-half fightback was not enough as the Springboks paid the price for a poor first 40 minutes in a 35-20 defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland.

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All Blacks eyeing improvement for 'hell of a contest' against Boks

All Blacks forwards coach Jason Ryan admits that despite their impressive win in Argentina, they will need to improve if they are to beat the Springboks.

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Eben Etzebeth to captain Boks against All Blacks, Willemse at flyhalf

Eben Etzebeth will make his return from a shoulder injury when he captains the Springboks against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

Springboks number 8 Duane Vermeulen praises special group after Australia victory

Duane Vermeulen confronts count down to last days in Springbok jersey

Springbok stand-in captain Duane Vermeulen has confronted the reality that his time in green and gold is nearing an end, just like that of most of his 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning teammates.