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Former Springbok captain John Smit

John Smit weighs in on competitiveness of 2025 Rugby Championship

Former Springbok captain John Smit reckons this season's Rugby Championship could be tougher, based purely on the fact that South Africa have to travel away to face New Zealand.

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Bok bolter Edwill van der Merwe: "Scoring tries is just a bonus"

Springbok winger Edwill van der Merwe believes he is under no pressure to keep up his incredible try-scoring record against Australia this weekend.

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Aphelele Fassi excited to add goal-kicking to his arsenal for Wallabies Test

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is ready to take on a new role in the team after being identified as a possible goal-kicking solution against Australia.

Rassie Erasmus

Springboks brace for ruthless Wallabies attack

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is expecting a fierce aerial battle when South Africa host Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Ox Nche preparing for physical Test against battle-hardened Wallabies

Springbok prop Ox Nche and fullback Aphelele Fassi are expecting a physical encounter against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.

Grant Williams

Eddie Jones rates Bok Bolter Grant Williams as the quickest No.9 in the world

Japan head coach Eddie Jones believes Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is the fastest No.9 in the game.