SPRINGBOKS

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.

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Boks confirm Eben Etzebeth will play: 'We're there for each other'

The Springboks have confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will still captain the side against the All Blacks in Auckland despite suffering a personal loss.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster underlines importance of upcoming Bok clash

All Blacks boss Ian Foster believes this weekend's game against South Africa will provide a clear indication of where they stand ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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Faf de Klerk: Boks will look to exploit space against All Blacks

Faf de Klerk says the Springboks won't crawl into their shells now that they're facing the All Blacks in New Zealand, as he called on his fellow players to step up to the occasion.