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Springboks

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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All Blacks lose prop Ethan de Groot for rest of World Cup pool stage after suspension

Ethan de Groot will miss New Zealand's Pool A matches against Italy and Uruguay through suspension following his sending off in Friday's 71-3 Rugby World Cup win over Namibia.

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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.

Conor Murray

Conor Murray 'buzzing' ahead of facing 'world-champion' Boks in a World Cup

Ireland veteran Conor Murray can't wait for the challenge of facing the world-champion Springboks in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.

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Eddie Jones accepts full responsibility for Wallabies' shock loss to Fiji

Australia head coach Eddie Jones couldn't hide his disappointment after his side suffered a shock 22-15 defeat to Fiji in Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash in Saint-Etienne.

Makazole Mapimpi

Five Springboks who impressed against Romania

Boksquad takes a closer look at Sunday's big win against Romania and picks out five Springboks who caught the eye.

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