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Rassie: Springboks can't afford to take dangerous Tonga lightly

Springbok fans might already be thinking about the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus has warned that the coaches and players can't afford to do the same.

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Erasmus confirms Pollard likely to feature against Tonga

Springboks Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Handre Pollard will very likely start his 2023 Rugby World Cup against Tonga next weekend.

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Springbok coaches shut down criticism of 7-1 split on safety grounds

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have dismissed suggestions their decision to use a 7-1 bench split presents a safety risk to the opposition.

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Springboks considering 'innovative' bench selection for Ireland clash

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are considering going with a 7-1 bench split for their massive Rugby World Cup encounter against Ireland this weekend.

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Rassie: Handre Pollard not in line to face Ireland - but Eben Etzebeth fit

Flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be involved in South Africa's Rugby World Cup clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday unless the Boks suffer a late injury crisis.

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Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus heading to Ireland after World Cup

Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.

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