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Boks rue missed opportunities against Ireland but keep heads high

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued the missed opportunities as they suffered a disappointing 13-8 defeat against the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, but said they would keep their heads high and turn their focus to next week’s encounter against Tonga.

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September 24, 2023

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Springboks fall short against Ireland

Ireland are one step closer to reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals following their 13-8 victory over South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday.

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September 24, 2023

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Libbok ready for Sexton challenge

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is looking forward to a "tough challenge" against Johnny Sexton when South Africa face Ireland at Stade de France on Saturday.

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September 23, 2023

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Stick expects ‘massive challenge’ against Ireland

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is expecting a massive challenge when South Africa come up against world No 1 Ireland in their round three Rugby World Cup pool encounter at Stade de France on Saturday.

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September 23, 2023

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Kolisi: Playing world No 1 Ireland is as big as it gets

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says facing world no 1 Ireland is "as big as it gets" as the defending champions prepare for a tough battle at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.

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September 23, 2023

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France star Antoine Dupont suffers suspected jaw fracture

France scrum-half Antoine Dupont may have suffered a suspected jaw fracture in a high tackle that forced him off the pitch in their 96-0 thrashing of Namibia.

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September 22, 2023

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France thrash Namibia to record biggest win ever

France recorded their biggest ever victory after hammering Namibia following their 96-0 win in the Rugby World Cup Pool A match in Marseille.

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September 22, 2023

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Libbok determined to prove his worth against Ireland

Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok says he has put "a lot of work" into his kicking at goal ahead of their Rugby World Cup pool match against Ireland.

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September 21, 2023

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Beast Mtawarira to star in Rugby World Cup ‘vlog diary’ content series

In association with Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), legendary former prop Beast Mtawarira will star in an exclusive Rugby World Cup content series in France.

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September 20, 2023

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Nienaber makes wholesale changes for Rugby World Cup duel with Ireland

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made 13 personnel changes and a positional switch as well naming a seven-one split in favour of the forwards on the replacements’ bench for Saturday’s third Rugby World Cup pool encounter against Ireland.

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September 19, 2023