France must match Bok physicality

Japan coach Eddie Jones says France will need to be strong in two key areas if they want to topple the Springboks in Paris on Saturday. Jones has tipped his

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French test SA U19 Academy

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote identified an area for improvement after the SA U19 Academy side’s tough workout against their French counterparts on Monday. It took place at the French

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Labit’s tears tell story of France’s Bok trauma

Two years after the Springboks shattered the hosts’ dreams at the 2023 World Cup, the pain of that one-point defeat still cuts deep in France. And it’s fuelling Les Bleus

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England sweat over Steward as Fiji Test looms

Steve Borthwick may be forced into a backline reshuffle ahead of England’s Twickenham clash against Fiji, with Freddie Steward in doubt after sustaining a hand injury in last weekend’s win

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Tupaea ready to shoulder midfield load

Quinn Tupaea could be called upon by coach Scott Robertson to fill the void left by Jordie Barrett in the All Blacks midfield against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The

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Scotland out to end 117-year All Black hoodoo

Scotland will draw inspiration from their agonising near-miss in 2022 as they chase a historic first-ever win over New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Scots have faced the All

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Double injury blow for All Blacks

The All Blacks will be without two Barrett brothers for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Scott and Jordie both suffered injuries in the 26-13 win over Ireland and will

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Rescheduled SA URC derby fixtures confirmed

The URC has confirmed kick-off details for the South African derby games slated for round eight. The Lions will take on the Sharks on Saturday, 21 February at Ellis Park

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Boks brace for French fire in Paris

Felix Jones has dismissed suggestions that Les Bleus are out for payback after their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. The Springbok assistant coach addressed the media on Monday ahead of

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Ex-Wales player questions logic of Bok clash

A former Wales international says it’s maybe not the smartest idea to face the world champion Springboks later this month. Barely a week after the Springboks blew Japan away 61–7

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