SOUTH AFRICA

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Boks within striking distance of No. 1 as Rugby Championship showdown looms

The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.

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Swys De Bruin hails 'delightful team performance' in World Cup opener against Brazil

Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin said he couldn't have hoped for a better start to their Rugby World Cup campaign than Sunday's record 66-6 triumph over Brazil in Northampton.

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Asenathi Ntlabakanye fails drug test, omitted from Bok touring squad

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has tested positive for a banned substance in a random test conducted by the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport.

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Wallabies superstar Tom Wright sidelined with ACL injury

It's heartbreak for Australia winger Tom Wright as he ends his season prematurely due to an ACL injury against South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Proud Pollard praises Boks for attritional win over Wallabies

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard heaped praise on his teammates for fighting their way back from last week's heartbreaking defeat to a gritty win in Cape Town.

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Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote hails impact of U18 tournament

The annual Under-18 International Series is an invaluable platform for the country's top schoolboy young talent, says Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote.

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