Rugby
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Bold move as France deploy Dupont at fly half against South Africa
Dupont switches to fly-half as France face South Africa with four first-choice number 10s unavailable. Galthie makes bold selection call.
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Springboks won’t bank on history against unpredictable France
Malcolm Marx says Springboks can’t rely on dominant record as world champions prepare for unpredictable France in Paris Nations Championship clash.
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Building the future: 56 players named for U20 academy camp
Fifty-six players called up for SA Rugby U20 Academy camp from 23-27 November. Stormers lead with 22 selections as future Boks assemble.
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SA Rugby announces U18 girls squad for December showdown
SA Rugby announces 27-player U18 Girls squad for December series against Netherlands. Natasha Hofmeester named head coach for Stellenbosch matches.
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Rassie rewards Italy performances, Etzebeth watches from the stands
Rassie shows faith in Italy winners with minimal changes for France, but Etzebeth misses out despite being recalled specifically for European tour.
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Henning addresses Rennie’s walking around claims and scrum controversies
Henning explains scrum controversies: dominance doesn’t guarantee penalties, Springboks scrum straight not “walk around,” and coaches secretly accept crooked feeds.
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Let’s praat about it: Can anyone close the gap with SA and NZ?
The gap between SA, NZ and the rest of the Southern Hemisphere is widening. Are the Springboks and All Blacks playing a different game entirely?
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Etzebeth and Marchand eecalled as Boks and France load big guns
Etzebeth replaces injured Ahmed in Springbok squad ahead of France clash, as Galthie recalls Marchand and veterans to face world champions at Stade de France.
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Family first then top four in Shabangu’s Midlands Bongos blueprint
Former Pumas captain Brian Shabangu takes Midlands Bongos reins, targeting top-four MRL finish whilst building family culture and community engagement.
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Borthwick survives tough week with record Wallaby walloping
England deliver record 45-22 Wallabies victory to answer “toxic environment” claims, with Borthwick revealing predecessor coaches told him to “focus on rugby.”
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