SOUTH-AFRICA

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Duane Vermeulen ready to fight for World Cup spot amid tough competition

Duane Vermeulen believes he can still play an important part for the Springboks at this year's Rugby World Cup, as the all-time great eyes an epic send-off to a stellar career.

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The 33 Springboks in Jacques Nienaber's training camp

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had the luxury of naming a group of 33 players for their second preparation camp in Durban from Monday to Wednesday.

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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber backs Siya Kolisi to be fit in time for World Cup

The Springbok team management are confident that captain Siya Kolisi will have recovered fully from his injury in time to play a leading role in their World Cup defence in France in four months.

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Nienaber hails 'invaluable' first Bok camp in Durban, outlines 2023 plans

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has hailed the just-concluded preparation camp in Durban as an "invaluable" first step on their journey as a team in 2023.

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Am: Experienced Boks will stick to their strengths for World Cup defence

Star centre Lukhanyo Am knows the Springboks have a target on their backs at this year's World Cup but feels confident they have the experience and depth to deal with it.

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Bok great Duane Vermeulen could be coming back to South Africa

Springbok veteran Duane Vermeulen played his final game for Ulster in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final defeat to Connacht on Friday.

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