RUGBY-CHAMPIONSHIP

Wallabies

Wallabies pick four debutants to face Springboks in Rugby Championship opener

Tom Hooper will make his debut at flank for the Wallabies against the Boks on Saturday, while head coach Eddie Jones has picked another three debutants on the bench.

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Ox Nche injury forces late change to Bok team

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was forced to make a late change to his team for their opening Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Duane Vermeulen to lead Boks against Wallabies, Jean Kleyn set for debut

Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time when they take to the field for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Boks preparing for Battle Royale against rejuvenated Wallabies

The Springboks are under no illusions as to the challenge that lies ahead of them when they kick off their Rugby Championship campaign against Australia at Loftus Versveld this weekend.

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Rassie confirms Handre Pollard won't be fit in time for Rugby Championship

South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus admits that Handre Pollard's knee injury is "a bit of a worry" as the World Cup approaches.

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Michael Hooper and James Slipper named as Wallabies captains

Michael Hooper and James Slipper have been named as co-captains of Australia ahead of the Rugby Championship and World Cup.