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Aug 25, 22 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES WELCOME REINFORCEMENTS FOR CLASH WITH WORLD CHAMPION SPRINGBOKS
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has made six changes to the starting XV ahead of Saturday afternoon’s clash with South Africa at the iconic Adelaide Oval, in what will be the first Test to be played in the South Australian capital since 2004. The two sides...
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Aug 25, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks named for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Christchurch
All Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Joe Schmidt and Jason Ryan have announced the match-day 23 for the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch. One change has been made to the team that played in...
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Aug 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on Gelant takes over from Kriel as Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour match against Australia in Adelaide on...
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Aug 15, 22 •
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Comments Off on Moodie in the mix for Castle Lager Rugby Championship tour
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber on Monday named a 34-man squad for the Australian leg of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, with the uncapped Canan Moodie earning a call-up for his first tour in a settled national squad. Nienaber said the touring squad,...
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Aug 11, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named to play South Africa in Johannesburg
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has named his side for the second Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test against South Africa at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has been introduced to the match-day 23 as front row...
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Aug 10, 22 •
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Comments Off on Dweba to start against NZ as Mbonambi withdrawn as precaution
Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will start Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park following the withdrawal of Bongi Mbonambi as a precautionary measure after taking a knock his knee at training on Tuesday...
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Aug 9, 22 •
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Comments Off on Vermeulen back as Malherbe earns 50th Bok cap
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made five changes to his starting lineup – two of which were injury enforced – for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, where Frans Malherbe (prop) will mark...
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Aug 2, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber opts for continuity as Marx strikes 50 in Nelspruit
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made three changes to his starting team that ran out for their final Test against Wales for their opening Castle Lager Rugby Championship fixture against New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday, where Malcolm Marx will earn his...
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Jul 28, 22 •
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Comments Off on The Rugby Championship 2022 Law Trial
SANZAAR has confirmed today that it will be reintroducing the 20-minute Red Card law trial for The Rugby Championship (TRC) 2022 in which a Red-Carded player can be replaced after 20 minutes. This trial, which all four SANZAAR National Unions fully support,...
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Jul 22, 22 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks squad named for Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has named the following squad for the 2022 edition of the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship. The 36-strong squad is as follows: (Age, Super Rugby club, Test caps in brackets). Forwards:Hookers Dane Coles (35, Hurricanes / Wellington,...
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Jul 21, 22 •
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Comments Off on WALLABIES ANNOUNCE 36-MAN SQUAD FOR TWO-TEST TOUR OF ARGENTINA
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed a 36-man squad that will tour Argentina for the opening two matches of the 2022 eToro Rugby Championship. Rennie has brought in a number of fresh faces who missed the England Series, with Australia A representatives...
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May 5, 22 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber satisfied as Bok alignment camps conclude
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the progress made within the national structures in the last month as they wrapped up a series of alignment camps on Thursday in preparation for the 2022 international season. The Springbok...
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Feb 8, 22 •
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Comments Off on Boks’ home Test schedule for 2022 confirmed
The Springboks are scheduled to face Wales in three Test matches in the Castle Lager Incoming Series in July, before hosting the All Blacks and Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship in August and September, SA Rugby confirmed on Tuesday. The away...
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Oct 5, 21 •
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Comments Off on Difficult Times But Southern Hemisphere Rugby Delivers
It has been an incredible year for SANZAAR and its partners as the pandemic continued to cause huge disruptions across the sporting world. Despite this, rugby in the southern hemisphere continued to deliver high-quality action for fans amidst the continual...
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Oct 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber applauds bench impact in win over All Blacks
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said their 31-29 win over New Zealand in the final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match of 2021 will provide some valuable momentum for South Africa during the forthcoming November Tests and beyond. The Boks came back from a...
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Sep 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on SAMU TO START, MCMAHON AND HOLMES RETURN TO THE WALLABIES FOR LOS PUMAS TEST
Brumbies backrower Pete Samu has forced his way in to the Wallabies starting side for the first time in 2021, named at blindside flanker in the side’s final eToro Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on the Gold Coast. Meanwhile, evergreen prop Greg...
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Sep 30, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for final Fortinet Rugby Championship Test against South Africa on Gold Coast
The All Blacks team has been named to play in the final Test match of the Fortinet Rugby Championship against South Africa at Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast, on Saturday 2 October (Kick off: 8.05PM AEST / 11.05PM NZT). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in...
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Sep 28, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nché, Wiese drafted in for Boks’ closing Rugby Champs clash
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made two injury-enforced changes to his matchday squad for their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Gold Coast, with Ox Nché earning a starting berth and Jasper Wiese being drafted in among...
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Sep 23, 21 •
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Comments Off on LEOTA EARNS FIRST START, HODGE AT FULLBACK FOR ARGENTINA TEST IN TOWNSVILLE
Melbourne Rebels rising star Rob Leota has earned his first start in Wallaby gold, named at blindside flanker for the eToro Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday night at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The Wallabies will wear their iconic...
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Sep 23, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for historic 100th Test match against South Africa
The All Blacks team has been named to play in the historic 100th Test match against South Africa in the Fortinet Rugby Championship at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, on Saturday 25 September (Kick-off: 5.05PM AEST, 7.05PM NZT). The matchday 23...
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Sep 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber banks on experience for New Zealand Test
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has recalled the experienced trio of Lood de Jager, Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Townsville, as they look to rebound from successive defeats...
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Sep 16, 21 •
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Comments Off on All Blacks team named for Fortinet Rugby Championship Brisbane Test against Argentina
The All Blacks team has been named to play Argentina in the Fortinet Rugby Championship Test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, on Saturday 18 September (Kick-off: 8.05PM AEST, 10.05PM NZT). The matchday 23 is (Test caps in brackets): Joe Moody (51) Samisoni...
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Sep 16, 21 •
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Comments Off on HOOPER TO BREAK GREGAN’S CAPTAINCY RECORD, WHITE TO START AGAINST SPRINGBOKS
Michael Hooper will surpass George Gregan for the most Tests as Wallabies captain when he leads the side out in Saturday’s eToro Rugby Championship clash with South Africa at Suncorp Stadium. The 29-year-old will skipper the side for the 60th time in...
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Sep 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on Nienaber opts for continuity in Bok selection
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber opted for continuity in selection for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, making only three changes to his matchday squad – one of which was enforced – as the Boks aim to...
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Sep 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on Aaron Smith to miss rest of Fortinet Rugby Championship
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith won’t be joining the All Blacks in Australia for the Fortinet Rugby Championship. 32-year-old Smith stayed in New Zealand to be with his family awaiting the birth of his second child. He will join his Manawatu Turbos team...