ZACHARY PORTHEN

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Rising Springbok stars ready to give it all against Los Pumas

Springbok forwards Elrigh Louw, Zachary Porthen and Cobus Wiese are ready to grab their opportunity in the green and gold in Buenos Aires this Saturday.

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Zach Porthen learning from the best in Bok setup

Springbok prop Zachary Porthen says every training session with the national team is an opportunity to develop, as he continues learning from some of the country’s most experienced front-rowers.

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Rising star Zach Porthen relishing the prospect of scrumming down against England

He might be on the bench, but that hasn't deterred Springbok prop Zach Porthen's excitement about potentially scrumming against some of the world's best in the England setup.

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'It was honestly unreal' - Zachary Porthen reflects on 'dream' Springbok debut

Springbok prop Zachary Porthen admitted it was a dream come true to run out in the iconic green and gold jersey against Japan on Saturday.

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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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