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Springboks

World Rugby backs 'Bomb Squad' tactic: No medical grounds for ban

World Rugby has confirmed it will not ban the 7-1 bench split despite it facing criticism, citing a lack of medical evidence linking it to increased injuries.

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Kurt-Lee Arendse injury fears ease as Bok star avoids serious setback in Japan

Rassie Erasmus will be breathing a sigh of relief after Springbok speedster Kurt-Lee Arendse hobbled off the pitch during the clash against Kwagga Smith's Blue Revs.

Blitzboks

Snyman calls for more consistency after Blitzboks finish season in fourth

Despite finishing strongly on Sunday to end the league phase of the HSBC SVNS season in fourth place, head coach Philip Snyman admitted the Blitzboks are suffering from a lack of consistency.

Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff and Eben Etzebeth

Inside the birth of the Bomb Squad: How it sparked a Bok revolution

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed how the Bomb Squad was created in a small boardroom in 2019.

Blitzboks Celebrate in Singapore

Blitzboks go two-from-two on final day in Singapore to finish with a flourish

The Springbok Sevens ended their HSBC SVNS Singapore campaign in ninth place after back-to-back wins against the USA and Australia on Sunday morning.

Jacques Nienaber

Josh van der Flier praises former Bok coach Jacques Nienaber's impact at Leinster

Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier has paid tribute to former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber's influence at the club, highlighting the South African's unique approach and leadership.

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