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Springbok Women reshuffle for Ireland rematch after Sanelisiwe Charlie injury

The Springbok Women named their starting team to face Ireland in Cape Town on Saturday, making a number of tweaks to the side that will do battle at Athlone Stadium.

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Springbok Women break new ground with best world ranking

The South African Women moved up to ninth spot on the world rugby rankings, their best position ever, a year after they first broke into the top ten.

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Ireland great Tadgh Furlong faces anxious wait after being cited for testicle grabbing

Leinster and Ireland prop Tadgh Furlong has been cited for allegedly grabbing Gavin Coombes' testicles during Saturday's URC clash.

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Bok Women coach blames Ireland loss on soft moments, vows to regroup

Springbok Women co-head coach Franzel September is confident his charges can turn their fortunes around in the second Test against Ireland next Saturday.

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Beauden Barrett still on ice as All Blacks name team for massive Ireland clash

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to the starting fifteen that beat Italy for Saturday's Nations Championship blockbuster against Ireland.

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SA Rugby confirm historic Test series between Springbok Women and Ireland

As part of the WXV Global Series, the Springbok Women will host Ireland in the first-ever Test series between the two proud nations in Cape Town in October.

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