RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Bok captain Siya Kolisi is touch-and-go for Saturday, says Rassie Erasmus

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained that captain Siya Kolisi may just make the starting XV for the upcoming Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks.

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Caleb Clarke among six injured All Blacks unavailable for Eden Park showdown against Boks

The All Blacks are without the services of six players as they prepare for a blockbuster clash against the Springboks at Eden Park this Saturday.

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Rugby Championship: Legendary prop James Slipper closing in on 150 Wallaby caps

As he closes in on a little piece of history, Australia front-rower James Slipper is taking a game-by-game approach to his career.

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Double World Cup winner Faf de Klerk joins Boks in New Zealand

Experienced scrumhalf Faf de Klerk will join the Springboks in New Zealand for the second leg of their Rugby Championship campaign against the All Blacks.

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Assistant coach Jerry Flannery backs Boks to break Eden Park hoodoo

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery is aware that the World Champions have to be at their best if they are to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Watch: Springboks welcomed by fans in Auckland ahead of All Blacks Tests

The Springboks touched down in Auckland late on Wednesday night, arriving just before midnight as preparations ramp up for their double-header against the All Blacks.