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Springboks hold on to fourth place in latest World Rugby rankings

The Springboks comfortably held on to fourth place in the latest World Rugby rankings, despite their defeat against the All Blacks on Saturday.

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Springbok camp energy for 2023 World Cup differs from 2019 - Lukhanyo Am

Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am admits there is a different energy in the camp ahead of the 2023 World Cup compared to four years ago.

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Boks will build on positives despite defeat, says Williams

Grant Williams said on Sunday the Springboks would take a few positives from their 35-20 defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Springboks dejected after losing to New Zealand in 2023 Rugby Championship

Jacques Nienaber: One eye was always on the Springboks' Rugby World Cup

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber immediately shrugged off their Rugby Championship defeat to New Zealand as he defended their strategy with their chances of claiming the title having all but slipped away.

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Springboks outplayed in Auckland depite second-half comeback

An impressive second-half fightback was not enough as the Springboks paid the price for a poor first 40 minutes in a 35-20 defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland.

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Boks know massive battle awaits against the All Blacks

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi made it clear on Friday that they expected a massive battle against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.