Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship
Damian de Allende is tackled by Ben Youngs and Jonny May of England

Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship

Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton both concede it is inevitable that the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours.

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Unbeaten Blitzboks set up Samoa showdown
South Africas Darren Adonis scores

Unbeaten Blitzboks set up Samoa showdown

The Blitzboks will face old rivals Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals of the Canada Sevens after a clean sweep of Pool C at BC Place on Saturday.

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Blitzboks: We have a job to do

A 14-hour flight to Vancouver from Singapore allowed the Blitzboks to review their three consecutive losses last weekend and, according to JC Pretorius and Zain Davids, remind the players what they’re playing for.

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SA Rugby Academy kick-starts with 36-man squad
The Junior Springboks in 2021

SA Rugby Academy kick-starts with 36-man squad

The national junior rugby programme will resume after Easter with the intake of 36 promising players who will attend the SA Rugby Academy, based in Stellenbosch.

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Duane to soften up Wales for rookies?
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen

Duane to soften up Wales for rookies?

An experienced Springbok lineup must have already beaten Wales twice before Jacques Nienaber will consider picking uncapped youngsters for the final Test of the July series.

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Bok coach: Kolbe can play 10
Handre Pollard high fives Cheslin Kolbe

Bok coach: Kolbe can play 10

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will consider Cheslin Kolbe at flyhalf if regulars Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies are unavailable for selection.

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Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip
Willie le Roux and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip

SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.

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