SOUTH AFRICA

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New Zealand Rugby chief explains early move to secure Tony Brown from 2028

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Lancaster has explained why the organisation moved quickly to secure Tony Brown as an All Blacks assistant coach from 2028.

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Duhan van der Merwe included in Barbarians squad to face Springboks

International stars from across the world, including Duhan van der Merwe have been named in the Barbarians squad to face the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday, 20 June.

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'My whole body went cold' - Edwill van der Merwe on life-changing Bok call-up

Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe has opened up about the unforgettable moment he learned he had been selected for the national team.

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Tristan Leyds' emotional reaction to being named the world's best SVNS player

Springbok Sevens star Tristan Leyds cut an emotional figure in the wake of winning the SVNS World Series' highest individual honour.

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Blitzbok bolter Tristan Leyds named World Rugby SVNS Player of the Year

Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to be crowned HSBC SVNS Player of the Year when he edged out Fiji's Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Henry Hutchison of Australia for the top award.

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Hot property: Tony Brown signs two-year contract with All Blacks from 2028

Following the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will return home to take up a coaching position with the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2028.