# Springboks

# j lowe

'It’s the one thing I think I know how to do so far in life'

James Lowe will face the Springboks for the first time tonight in Paris.

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Yesterday

22nd September 2023

# RWC23

'We're not going to hold back. We'll go hard at them'

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are feeling confident ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash with Ireland.

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This week

17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# RWC23

Kolisi: More teams will use 7/1 split in future

The South Africa captain offers his view on the 7/1 split, and what makes Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus so effective as a coaching duo.

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Thu 5:12 PM

# Adapting

Ireland stick with their usual plan. It's the Boks who have changed

Andy Farrell has resisted any temptation to deviate from his proven selection strategy.

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Thu 2:29 PM

# power pack

Springboks' 7/1 split has no bearing on player safety - Nienaber

The South Africa head coach has defended the controversial team selection for this weekend’s World Cup clash with Ireland.

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Thu 1:44 PM

# battle royale

'I remember being shocked at just the sheer size of them'

Caelan Doris said Ireland can take confidence from their win over South Africa last year.

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Wed 6:00 AM

# Onslaught

Boks roll imposing dice with 7/1 bench, so how will Ireland respond?

South Africa successfully trialled their forward-heavy tactics against New Zealand last month.

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Tue 8:30 PM

'We love a maul try' - Ireland's lineout joy timely ahead of Springboks test

The lineout was the key platform for Ireland’s attack against Tonga.

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Tue 6:00 AM

# Update

Springboks boss Erasmus says he won't be joining the IRFU

Meanwhile, Handré Pollard won’t play against Ireland but Eben Etzebeth is set to return.

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Mon 3:17 PM

Last week

10th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023

# CONFIRMED

Boks blow ahead of Ireland clash as Marx ruled out of the World Cup

The 29-year-old was set to play a key role against Andy Farrell’s side next weekend.

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Sep 14th 2023, 11:51 AM

# All Clear

Springboks centre Kriel free to face Ireland as he won't be cited

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend had felt the incident was worth reviewing.

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Sep 11th 2023, 3:47 PM

Last month

August 2023

# Wise Head

'Confidence is really high' - Murray and Ireland set sights on World Cup

34-year-old Conor Murray is heading into his fourth World Cup.

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Aug 29th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Munster Man

Ex-Ireland lock Kleyn included in South Africa's final World Cup squad

The Springboks are missing some key players for their title defence.

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Aug 8th 2023, 2:55 PM

July

July 2023

# head injury

Springboks provide update after Williams concussed 10 seconds into Pumas game

The scrum-half was forced off after a heavy collision with Argentina fullback Juan Cruz Mallia.

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Jul 29th 2023, 9:51 PM

# boks

South Africa survive Argentina onslaught in Rugby Championship win

The Springboks held on to win 22-21 in Johannesburg.

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Jul 29th 2023, 7:14 PM

# Analysis

How has Munster man RG Snyman's return to Test rugby gone?

The towering second row has shown his value in two appearances off the bench.

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Jul 20th 2023, 2:08 PM

# Bomb Squad

Etzebeth captains imposing Springboks team for All Blacks clash

Munster lock RG Snyman is included on an impressive South African bench.

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Jul 11th 2023, 9:51 AM

# TRC

Rest of world watching as All Blacks, Boks, Pumas, and Wallabies kick-off

The World Cup countdown moves up a gear as the Rugby Championship gets underway.

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Jul 8th 2023, 6:30 AM

This year

2023

# Setback

Springbok out-half Pollard likely to miss Rugby Championship

South Africa are in the same pool as Ireland at the Rugby World Cup later this year.

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Jun 27th 2023, 5:09 PM

# Springboks

Munster's Jean Kleyn cleared to represent South Africa

The Munster forward won five caps for Ireland in 2019.

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Jun 23rd 2023, 10:50 AM

# Rugby World Cup

De Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'

De Klerk is now playing for Yokohama Canon Eagles after leaving England’s Sale Sharks last year

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May 9th 2023, 8:48 AM

# Hot Seat

Van Graan or Ackermann tipped to take over Springboks

Jacques Nienaber is Leinster-bound.

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Apr 19th 2023, 5:47 PM

# rugby royalty

Irish rugby's new rivalry with 'the big boys' of South Africa is spicing up

Irish teams are facing intense challenges from South African sides at club and Test levels.

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Apr 4th 2023, 12:01 PM

# world cup winner

Jones' remarkable journey since leaving Munster will continue with England

The 35-year-old is one of the highest-rated young coaches in rugby.

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Mar 30th 2023, 7:30 PM

# Settling in

Jason Jenkins on swapping Munster for Leinster and World Cup ambitions

The lock has made a big impact since moving from Limerick for Dublin last summer.

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Jan 27th 2023, 6:50 AM

Last year

2022

# RWC23

RWC clash with Ireland, world-class Felix, and 'a few pints with Cro'

Springboks out-half Handré Pollard says next year’s clash is massive.

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Nov 29th 2022, 10:00 PM

# winning ways

Springboks rebound from Ireland and France defeats with win over Italy

The Italians were excellent in the first half but couldn’t stay with the Boks after the break.

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Nov 19th 2022, 3:41 PM

# Twitter Trouble

Rassie Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees

South Africa director of rugby has only recently returned to match-day duties following a World Rugby ban.

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Nov 15th 2022, 4:05 PM

# Team news

South Africa under no illusions about Italy challenge as Boks look to get back on track

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has shaken his XV up from the France defeat.

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Nov 15th 2022, 1:29 PM

# Report

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

The Springboks fell to another defeat after Ireland came out on top in Dublin last week.

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Nov 12th 2022, 10:19 PM

# Forward momentum

Analysis: How Paul O'Connell's pack mauled the Boks

Ireland were expertly prepared to meet the challenge of South Africa’s forward unit.

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Nov 8th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Team news

Veteran Le Roux among five Springbok changes for France Test

Willie Le Roux comes in at fullback with Makazole Mapimpi moving to the bench.

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Nov 8th 2022, 11:40 AM

# Next Job

Farrell takes pride in Irish win over Boks but World Cup is 'miles off'

Some of Ireland’s key men had been short of game time but delivered impressively.

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Nov 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# crucial calls

Baloucoune set for Ireland chance while Murray could start at nine

Hugo Keenan looks set to be passed fit to start against the Springboks.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 8:07 PM

# Back To Business

'I'll be with the coaches' - Rassie's waterboy days over ahead of Ireland clash

The Springboks director of rugby remembers a ‘proper hiding’ from Ireland back in 2017.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 3:58 PM

# insight

The South African view on Ireland's big test against the Springboks

SuperSport analyst Hanyani Shimange joined the lads on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Updated

Nov 2nd 2022, 3:17 PM

# Skipper

'I almost have to separate the opposition and the ref' - Sexton on captaincy

The 37-year-old will lead Ireland against South Africa this weekend in Dublin.

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Nov 1st 2022, 5:00 PM

# boks office

Ulster's move to add World Cup winner Kitshoff edges nearer completion point

Springbok is set to sign a three-year deal with the northern province.

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Oct 8th 2022, 5:40 PM

# Springboks

Rassie Erasmus set for Springboks return as ban comes to an end

South Africa’s director of rugby will be back with the team for the November test against Ireland.

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Sep 25th 2022, 9:58 AM

# card trick

How to win a Rugby World Cup - be on your best behaviour

Ireland and France have risen to the top of the world rankings on the back of being more disciplined than their rivals.

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Sep 25th 2022, 8:07 AM