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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.

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Bok boss Rassie Erasmus explains fresh backline for second All Blacks Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained his reasoning behind the seven changes he made to his side, which will face the All Blacks in Round 4 of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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Boks boosted for Wales clash by Japan-based stars, Esterhuizen also set to feature

The Springboks' preparations are well underway ahead of their opening Test match of the year against Wales at Twickenham Stadium.