ZACHARY PORTHEN

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Bok boss explains drafting debutant Zachary Porthen straight into starting XV

Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era when he runs onto the field in London on Saturday.

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Team news: Kurt-Lee Arendse among returning Boks as young prop earns debut

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with his core group, making only a handful of tweaks to his squad for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley.

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Stormers secure new crop of rising talent for the future

Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.

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Junior Bok captain Zachary Porthen enjoying first Currie Cup season

Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.

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Zachary Porthen to lead Junior Boks in U20 Rugby Champs opener

Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks into action against New Zealand in the opening round of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Australia, on Thursday.

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