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Springboks' World Cup permutations: Boks almost certain of quarter-final spot

The Springboks are not yet absolutely certain of a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but only a highly unlikely scenario would prevent them from advancing.

Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus and Foster trade jabs ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus wasn't about to let a subtle jab from All Blacks coach Ian Foster go unchallenged.

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Canan Moodie confirms he wants to further his Springbok career at centre

Canan Moodie admits he was surprised when the Springbok coaches selected him at outside centre for the first time, but he's very quickly gotten used to the idea.

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Duane Vermeulen thinks the Boks' best rugby is still ahead of them

As he prepares to return to the fray on Sunday, Duane Vermeulen reckons the Springboks' best rugby at this year's Rugby World Cup might still be ahead of them.

Willie le Roux

Rugby World Cup: Willie le Roux expects sore bodies after 'brutal' Tonga battle

The Springboks are expecting nothing less than a "brutal" battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday.

Manie Libbok

Pollard or Libbok? Springbok greats weigh in on Rugby World Cup flyhalf debate

Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James feels for Manie Libbok after his struggles off the tee at the Rugby World Cup, as he also weighed in on the return of Handre Pollard.