SOUTH AFRICA

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'My whole body went cold' - Edwill van der Merwe on life-changing Bok call-up

Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe has opened up about the unforgettable moment he learned he had been selected for the national team.

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Tristan Leyds' emotional reaction to being named the world's best SVNS player

Springbok Sevens star Tristan Leyds cut an emotional figure in the wake of winning the SVNS World Series' highest individual honour.

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Blitzbok bolter Tristan Leyds named World Rugby SVNS Player of the Year

Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to be crowned HSBC SVNS Player of the Year when he edged out Fiji's Vuiviwa Naduvalo and Henry Hutchison of Australia for the top award.

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Hot property: Tony Brown signs two-year contract with All Blacks from 2028

Following the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown will return home to take up a coaching position with the New Zealand Rugby Union in 2028.

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Rassie Erasmus includes 21 uncapped players in beefy Bok training camp squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man training squad featuring 21 uncapped players as the world champions begin preparations for a bumper international season.

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Faf de Klerk has hit the ground running at the Cheetahs, but for how long?

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is already adding value at his new home at the Cheetahs, but he might not be there for much longer.

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