SOUTH AFRICA

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Excitement building for Boks clash against the Barbarians in "The Bay"

Rugby fever is rising in Gqeberha with just 60 days until the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against former All Blacks' coach Scott Robertson's star-studded Barbarians team.

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Ronald Brown: Hong Kong win no cause for complacency as Blitzboks refocus

The Blitzboks' first-ever victory in Hong Kong was masterminded at their Stellenbosch training base, where they will now return as they begin planning for the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain next month.

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Speechless Snyman reflects on Blitzboks' watershed Hong Kong title

Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman is basking in the glory of South Africa's very first HSBC SVNS Hong Kong tournament title.

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JP Pietersen fumes over Ethan Hooker injury as Sharks suffer costly Ospreys defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.

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Bok Women's Sevens debutants ready to shine in Hong Kong

Newcomers Owami Mohuli and Jane Mulder are ready to start their Springbok Women's Sevens journey at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong this weekend.

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Handre Pollard confident Embrose Papier is ready for Springbok recall

Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard says Embrose Papier is playing at the top of his game and would add plenty of value to the national setup if the Springboks were to call him up.

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