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Jacques Nienaber: Springboks selected the right players, not always the best ones

Jacques Nienaber has revealed the Springboks' selection policy during his time in charge was based on picking the right players for the job, and not necessarily the best ones.

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URC coaches in talks with SA Rugby over compulsory rest period for World Cup stars

South Africa's World Cup-winning heroes will soon be required to enjoy an eight-week break without any rugby, but the country's URC coaches are hoping for some flexibility around a few select players.

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The winners and losers in the year-end World Rugby rankings

With 48 matches counting towards the World Rugby Men's Rankings and carrying double points, Rugby World Cup 2023 was always going to have the potential to shake things up, and so it proved.

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Wales coach suggests rule changes that would take away the Springboks' weapons

Wales head coach Warren Gatland wants World Rugby to implement some rule changes which seem suspiciously aimed at taking away some of the Springboks' tactical weapons.

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RG Snyman's shock Leinster move continuing to cause controversy in Ireland

Springbok star RG Snyman's shock move from Munster to Leinster continues to send shockwaves through Irish rugby, with former Ireland great Donncha O'Callaghan the latest to criticise the signing.

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New Japan head coach Eddie Jones views Cheslin Kolbe as ideal player

New Japan head coach Eddie Jones says his side need more players like Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe.

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