RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Los Pumas beef up bench for Rugby Championship clash against Wallabies

Los Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to his starting lineup that lost narrowly to the Wallabies for Saturday's Rugby Championship rematch in Sydney.

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Rugby Championship: All Blacks make five changes for Bok rematch in Wellington

The All Blacks selectors have named a much-changed team to play the Springboks at Wellington's Sky Stadium this Saturday.

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Wallabies set to be without star James O'Connor for Bledisloe blockbuster

Australia flyhalf James O'Connor is expected to link up with new club Leicester Tigers in the coming weeks, forcing him out of action for the Wallabies.

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Eben Etzebeth's surprise omission from Bok squad explained

The Springboks’ burgeoning lock stocks are part of the reason for Eben Etzebeth being left out of the side to face the All Blacks, says assistant coach Duane Vermeulen.

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Duane Vermeulen backing young Bok backs to bamboozle All Blacks

There is a youthful air about the Springbok backline this weekend, and former stalwart Duane Vermeulen believes they have what it takes to trounce the All Blacks.

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Springbok wing Ethan Hooker focused and grounded ahead of first Test start against All Blacks

Ethan Hooker may be just two Tests into his international career, but the Springbok back insists he's not overawed by the prospect of starting against the All Blacks in one of rugby's fiercest rivalries.