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Japan-based Springbok back Jesse Kriel

Jesse Kriel relishing familiar rivalry as Boks prepare for Japan Test at Wembley

Japan-based Springbok back Jesse Kriel is relishing the chance to face several familiar faces when South Africa take on Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.

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Rassie Erasmus reflects on Brighton Miracle ahead of Japan Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledged the relevance of the Boks' shock defeat against Japan in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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Springboks book November date with exciting Brave Blossoms

The World Champion Springboks will start the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a historic Test against Japan at London's iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 1 November.

Grant Williams

Eddie Jones rates Bok Bolter Grant Williams as the quickest No.9 in the world

Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is the fastest No.9 in the game.

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Wales end 18-match losing streak with gutsy win over Japan in Kobe

Wales ended almost two years of heartbreak by claiming their first victory since the 2023 Rugby World Cup with a 31-22 win over Japan in Kobe.

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Wales' troubles continue as Japan condemn them to 18th successive defeat

Wales' woes deepened on Saturday as Japan handed them an 18th straight defeat, edging a tightly contested first Test 24-19 in Kitakyushu.

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