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All Blacks' scrum suffers injury blow as Ethan de Groot ruled out

New Zeland prop Ethan de Groot will not travel to South Africa for back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests after suffering an injury.

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Junior Bok captain Zachary Porthen enjoying first Currie Cup season

Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.

Jean de Villiers

Former captain lauds incredible state of Springbok rugby

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers praised the depth and attacking ability of the current Bok squad.

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Rugby Championship: All Blacks name squad for back-to-back Bok clashes

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.

Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff

Kitshoff and Moodie return as Springboks name updated Rugby Championship squad

Springbok stars Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff are back after Rassie Erasmus named an updated Rugby Championship squad for the upcoming double-header against New Zealand.

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Ruan Nortje credits Franco Mostert as a major influence on his Springbok journey

Rising Springbok star Ruan Nortje has revealed that double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert is a player who has inspired his own game.