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Rassie Erasmus: 'Nobody else to blame but ourselves'

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus refused to sugarcoat a frustrating night in Perth after South Africa lost a wild, high-scoring Test against Australia.

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Wallabies hold firm against late Springbok surge to claim scrappy win

The Springboks fought back bravely late in the second half but ultimately fell to a 42-38 defeat against Australia in Perth on Sunday.

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Pollard opens up on training ground injury that kept him out of RGR tour

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard spoke candidly about the calf injury that forced him out of the remainder of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, admitting it was tough watching from the sidelines.

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Stormers leaders relishing 'homecoming' of Springbok trio

Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Ruhan Nel are excited ahead of the return of a trio of Springboks to the squad for the 2026/27 season.

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Bok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen bracing for well-prepared Wallabies

Springbok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen said the Wallabies would have learned lessons from the Boks during Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series and be well prepared going into Sunday's Test.

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Why Rassie Erasmus turned to Andre Esterhuizen for the Springbok captaincy

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained why he has handed over the captaincy to Andre Esterhuizen for the one-off Test against Australia on Sunday.

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