SOUTH AFRICA

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Murray Mexted urges New Zealand to control possession against Springboks

All Blacks legend Murray Mexted believes controlling the ball will be the key to winning Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series in South Africa.

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Rassie Erasmus tweaks Bok squad ahead of Argentina and Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a group of 43 players who will gather in Johannesburg on Sunday as they prepare to face Argentina and then New Zealand in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

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Steve Hansen urges All Blacks to do the unexpected against the Springboks

Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen believes New Zealand will have a better chance of beating the Springboks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour if they can disrupt South Africa's game plan.

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Courtney Lawes in awe of Springbok cohesion

Former England star Courtney Lawes says the Springboks' ability to beat teams as a unit is one of the biggest factors in them being the best side in the world.

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Rassie Erasmus praises Springbok defensive improvement after Wales win

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus was pleased with how his team defended against Wales and believes their opponents struggled with the long travel between Nations Championship games and tricky conditions in Durban.

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Nick Mallet backs Paul de Villiers to be a future Springbok captain

Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallet believes Paul de Villiers has the maturity to lead the team in the future after impressing in his first three matches in green and gold.

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