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Injured Springbok star leaves Japan as Bulls circle
Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith leaves Shizuoka Blue Revs after eight years. The 63-cap forward is recovering from serious knee injury sustained in May.
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Boks nearly lost attack mastermind Brown to Pumas
Tony Brown almost joined Argentina whilst waiting for Springboks offer. The attack coach reveals he nearly gave up on South Africa opportunity.
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Solontsi takes bok women captaincy as Latsha injury rocks camp
Sizophila Solontsi takes Springbok Women captaincy for historic Ireland series after Babalwa Latsha withdrawn with ankle injury from Cape Town Tests.
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Four stars shine as Northam and Rovers march to final
Puzi anchors Northam scrum, James scores 19 points, Palvie dominates for Rovers and Visagie creates tries as four stars shine in Gold Cup semis.
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Lions to honour Hyron Andrews in La Rochelle clash
Lions confirm lock Hyron Andrews, 31, died at team hotel in France on Friday; Saturday’s Champions Cup match against La Rochelle will proceed.
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Lions player dies on eve of team’s Champions Cup debut
Lions player found dead at Île de Ré hotel on 10th anniversary of Anthony Foley’s death, both incidents involving Ronan O’Gara’s teams.
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SA’s big weekend with European rugby and Proteas vs Australia
Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns whilst Proteas attempt to strike back against Australia in Gqeberha.
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Bonus point revolution changes everything for SA’s European five
Revolutionary bonus-point rules and Round of 16 qualification changes raise stakes as Bulls, Stormers, Lions, Sharks and Cheetahs begin European campaigns.
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Bordeaux stars stuck at airport after travel permit shambles
Louis Bielle-Biarrey and three Bordeaux teammates denied UK entry at Bristol Airport due to expired travel permits before Champions Cup clash.
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Wallabies coach shows faith in rookies for redemption mission
Les Kiss shows faith in youth by starting Declan Meredith ahead of Beale, O’Connor and Foley as Wallabies seek to end All Blacks losing streak.
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