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Maxime Lucu

Rassie Erasmus takes dig at France 'simulation' as World Cup mind games begin

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has subtly accused France of resorting to football-like tactics during games to try and influence match officials.

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus welcomes Springboks' escape of WADA sanctions

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed the Springboks will don their traditional green and gold in the wake of the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport's (SAIDS) challenge of the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) notice of noncompliance.

Springboks

Springboks to draw inspiration from heroic 14-man effort in Marseille last year

South Africa face a mammoth task in trying to topple France on home soil in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, but they have plenty of experience to draw from.

Manie Libbok

Manie Libbok and Jesse Kriel calm over World Cup fate: 'It doesn't matter who starts'

Springbok stars Manie Libbok and Jesse Kriel say they are ready for any eventuality when the team gets announced on Friday and are ready to do whatever job is required of them.

Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen

Springbok legend Bryan Habana inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Former Springbok Byan Habana is one of five players set to be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame at the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ben O'Keefe

Match officials confirmed for RWC quarter-finals

World Rugby has announced the match officials for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Ben O'Keeffe appointed to referee the Springboks' match against France in Paris.

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