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Bongi Mbonambi

Bongi Mbonambi to captain Springboks against Romania

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all four scrumhalves in the Springbok squad in the match-23 to face Romania as he spread the playing load for the team's second Pool B Rugby World Cup clash on Sunday, while Bongi Mbonambi will lead the team in Bordeaux.

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Springboks confirm player management to come into play this week

The Springboks are wary of the "passionate" Romanians but have hinted they could be set to ring the changes ahead of this weekend's second Pool B clash at the Rugby World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus

Boks laser-focused on Romania despite looming Ireland clash

The Springboks refuse to look beyond their next World Cup clash against Romania, despite the massive battle against Ireland that awaits.

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Ireland put minnows Romania to the sword with 12-try thumping

Johnny Sexton marked his long-awaited comeback with two of 12 tries as Ireland launched their Rugby World Cup campaign by blitzing Romania in Bordeaux.

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Previewing the Springboks' pool at Rugby World Cup 2023

The Springboks don't have a very easy path to the Rugby World Cup final this time around, but coming through a tough pool is sure to leave them battle-hardened for the playoffs.

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