SPRINGBOKS

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Springboks face pressure to defend No 1 spot as Rugby Championship kicks off

The Springboks' hold on the top spot in the World Rugby rankings is under threat this weekend in the Rugby Championship, with both New Zealand and Ireland in with a chance of replacing them.

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Siya Kolisi ready to bring his own style to Bok No 8 role against Wallabies

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he'll make subtle adjustments but intends to approach the No 8 role in Saturday's Test against the Wallabies with the strengths that have come to define his game.

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Rugby Championship: Boks forced to make late change in the front row

Following the withdrawal of prop Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has brought in a replacement for their clash against Australia.

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James O'Connor returns as Wallabies name team for Bok showdown at Ellis Park

The Wallabies have sprung a surprise by opting for veteran James O'Connor to start at flyhalf for Saturday's Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks at Ellis Park.

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John Smit weighs in on competitiveness of 2025 Rugby Championship

Former Springbok captain John Smit reckons this season's Rugby Championship could be tougher, based purely on the fact that South Africa have to travel away to face New Zealand.

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Bok bolter Edwill van der Merwe: "Scoring tries is just a bonus"

Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe believes he is under no pressure to keep up his incredible try-scoring record against Australia this weekend.

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