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Rassie Erasmus: We had to persuade Frans Malherbe not to retire

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that veteran prop Frans Malherbe came close to retiring last year due to persistent back and neck issues, but was convinced by the Bok management team to continue playing.

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Dave Wessels says South African rugby is 'far beyond the rest of the world' in one key area

Dave Wessels believes South Africa's schoolboy rugby system and player pathways put the country far ahead of the rest of the world.

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Catha Jacobs returns to Springbok Women's Sevens with eyes on South American tournaments

Catha Jacobs has come full circle in her rugby journey, returning to the Springbok Women's Sevens squad in Stellenbosch after building a successful career in fifteens and club rugby overseas.

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Rugby’s ringmaster returns as the electric Selvyn Davids rejoins Blitzboks

Springboks Sevens playmaker Selvyn Davids returns refreshed and ready to light up Vancouver at BC Place this weekend.

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Rassie hails 'invaluable' World Rugby Summit as rules set to remain unchanged

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus called World Rugby’s recent Shape of the Game summit 'invaluable' and confirmed rugby’s core rules will stay unchanged ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

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SA Rugby CEO says a global season needs all stakeholders to compromise

Rian Oberholzer revealed that while everyone seems to agree that a global rugby season is necessary, finding a solution that will suit all parties is not so simple.

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