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Key injuries force France into late changes ahead of Springbok clash

Injuries sustained in the Top 14 have forced France boss Fabien Galthie to make two changes to his squad for the three-match November campaign that starts against the Springboks on November 8.

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Stormers scrambling in the wake of Neethling Fouche's serious injury

Stormers prop Neething Fouche is set for an extended period on the sidelines after an arm injury, leaving the franchise scrambling for a replacement.

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France star Antoine Dupont reveals his targeted return date after long injury lay-off

Sidelined French star Antoine Dupont used a visit to a football match last weekend to confirm when exactly he will return to the rugby pitch following his long injury lay-off.

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Aphelele Fassi goes under the knife, likely to miss Springboks' end-of-year tour

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi is likely to miss the rest of the international season after having surgery on his ankle this week.

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Three Boks omitted from Rassie Erasmus' Springbok squad to take on Los Pumas

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus revealed there are three injured players who have been released from the Rugby Championship squad that will face Argentina.

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Eben Etzebeth's surprise omission from Bok squad explained

The Springboks’ burgeoning lock stocks are part of the reason for Eben Etzebeth being left out of the side to face the All Blacks, says assistant coach Duane Vermeulen.