SOUTH-AFRICA

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South Africa recall Lukhanyo Am into Rugby World Cup squad

The Springboks have recalled outside centre Lukhanyo Am into their squad for the Rugby World Cup as an injury replacement for winger Makazole Mapimpi.

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Rugby World Cup: Nienaber responds to Scotland v Ireland 'match-fixing' concerns

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber "hopes" Ireland and Scotland will not resort to match-fixing in their final Pool B match this weekend.

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Springboks confirm World Cup-ending injury for Makazole Mapimpi

South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed on Monday that Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi had suffered a tournament-ending injury at the World Cup.

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Deon Fourie eases hooker concerns with impressive shift against Tonga

Springbok fans would have been delighted to see veteran forward Deon Fourie produce a man-of-the-match performance at hooker against Tonga on Sunday.

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Examining the pros and cons from the Boks' performance against Tonga

It was a great night for the Springboks in Marseille as they did what they needed to do against Tonga and all but got the job done in Pool B, but not everything went according to plan.

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Springboks' World Cup permutations: Boks almost certain of quarter-final spot

The Springboks are not yet absolutely certain of a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but only a highly unlikely scenario would prevent them from advancing.