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Rassie Erasmus before England Test at Ellis Park

Erasmus confident in Bok depth ahead of England Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists there is no cause for alarm in the second row, although injuries have left the side with fewer specialist lock options than usual ahead of Saturday’s opening Nations Championship Test against England at Ellis Park.

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Bok No.10 Manie Libbok bracing for a testing encounter against attritional England

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is under no illusions as to the challenge England will bring in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Rising star Zach Porthen relishing the prospect of scrumming down against England

He might be on the bench, but that hasn't deterred Springbok prop Zach Porthen's excitement about potentially scrumming against some of the world's best in the England setup.

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Rassie Erasmus' genius started long before coaching glory, says former Bok boss

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett gave revealing insight into the tactical mind of Rassie Erasmus as a player with a story from another lifetime.

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Cheslin Kolbe: Consistently punching above his weight

Springbok hero Cheslin Kolbe will celebrate a career milestone when he runs out against England on Saturday.

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Rassie Erasmus reveals Springboks considered selecting Benhard Janse van Renseberg

Head coach Rassie Erasmus said he was interested in including centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the Springbok squad for the 2026 season, but a previous agreement with World Rugby stayed his hand.

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