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Rugby

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Yesterday
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Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards
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Boks Clever
South Africa remain rugby's great innovators and agitators
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Selection
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Banned
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Rassie
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best mates
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20 Nov
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Selection
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Finances
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