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Blitzboks' Olympic hopes suffer setback in Harare

The Springbok Sevens missed a second opportunity to qualify for next year's Olympic Games after suffering a 17-12 defeat to Kenya in the final of the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers on Sunday.

Handre Pollard

Pollard to join Springboks' RWC squad in Paris

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will join the national team on Monday after being called into the squad to fill the vacancy created by hooker Malcolm Marx.

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Vincent Koch says Boks not changing their approach for Romania

Springbok tighthead prop Vincent Koch is excited about his first start since 2019, and says the Boks have identified several areas they want to work on against Romania.

Rassie Erasmus

Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus heading to Ireland after World Cup

Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.

Felix Jones

De Allende and Esterhuizen 'have more similarities than differences'

Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones has opened up about the riches of talent in the midfield for South Africa.

Scott Barrett

Scott Barrett backing determined All Blacks to turn RWC campaign around

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett said the nature of their consecutive losses to South Africa and France differed, but a lack of determination was not an issue in either game.

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