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Erasmus backs Springboks talisman Kolisi to be fit for World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, on Thursday.

AFP

World champions South Africa to train in Corsica

Johannesburg (AFP) - Rugby World Cup holders South Africa will hold a training camp in Corsica before beginning their title defence against Scotland in Marseille on September 10.

AFP

South African teams are happy post-divorce but has Super Rugby lost its bite?

The flavour of the competition will never be the same and it remains to be seen if Australia and New Zealand teams can fill the gap

The Guardian - AU

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Kolisi captaincy poser as Springboks start World Cup preparation

Johannesburg (AFP) - The importance of Siya Kolisi to South Africa's Rugby World Cup defence has been underlined by his inclusion Tuesday in a preliminary Springbok training camp despite undergoing knee ligament surgery.

AFP

De Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'

Tokyo (AFP) - An energised Faf de Klerk has warned that South Africa are ready to "prove the world wrong" by retaining their Rugby World Cup crown.

AFP

On this day in 2021: Alun Wyn Jones named Lions captain for tour of South Africa

The Wales forward later suffered a shoulder injury, but made a remarkable recovery to play against the Springboks.

The Independent UK

'Too early' to say if Kolisi will make World Cup - union

Johannesburg (AFP) - The South African rugby union said on Wednesday that it was too early to predict whether Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will play in this year's Rugby World Cup after a knee surgery.

AFP

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Hard work starts now, says Kolisi after knee surgery

Johannesburg (AFP) - Springboks captain Siya Kolisi broke his silence on Saturday after surgery the previous day on an injured knee, saying "the hard work starts now".

AFP

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has knee surgery: source

Johannesburg (AFP) - Springboks captain Siya Kolisi had surgery on his injured knee on Friday just four months before the World Cup kicks off, a source familiar with the situation told AFP.

AFP

Knee injury could rule Springboks captain Kolisi out of World Cup

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa captain Siya Kolisi could miss the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after injuring his knee in a United Rugby Championship match against Munster at the weekend.

AFP

Wales star Josh Navidi forced to retire aged 32

Navidi has been capped 33 times for Wales but has been forced to call time on his career due to injury

Wales Online

Finding Gary Teichmann, the Springboks captain who fell in love with Wales

Gary Teichmann was one of the greatest overseas signings in Welsh rugby history

Wales Online

Matfield favours Ackermann or Van Graan to coach Springboks

Johannesburg (AFP) - Springboks legend Victor Matfield said on Wednesday that Johan Ackermann or Johann van Graan should succeed Leinster-bound Jacques Nienaber as coach of South Africa.

AFP

Gordon D'Arcy claims Jacques Nienaber appointment will shake up Leinster

And Springbok legend Victor Matfield feels it is the right move for South Africa's head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup

Irish Mirror

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Ex-Springbok Habana 'not surprised' by Nienaber departure

Toulon (France) (AFP) - Former South Africa winger Bryan Habana said on Monday he is "not surprised" about Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber's upcoming departure after this year's Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Stick or Davids set to succeed Nienaber as Springboks coach

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids are the favourites to succeed Jacques Nienaber as head coach when he quits after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Wales Online

Welsh referee mirrors Nigel Owens with brilliant lecture to Springboks star who tried to 'buy a penalty'

Nigel Owens was famous for telling off players when necessary and fellow Welsh official Ben Whitehouse has just done the same

AFP

Nienaber to quit South Africa for Leinster after World Cup

Paris (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

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Nienaber to quit Springboks for Leinster after World Cup

Paris (AFP) - Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

Irish Mirror

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber to join Leinster after World Cup

He will replace Stewart Lancaster, who is due to depart the Leinster coaching staff at the end of the season.

Wales Online

Nigel Owens won't be accepting South Africa World Cup job offer

The Springboks wanted the legendary referee to join their coaching set-up ahead of their World Cup defence later this year

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as English giants hold talks with half a dozen Welsh players, respected coach dies and Wales star's worst fears confirmed

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

AFP

Former Springboks coach McIntosh dies aged 84

Johannesburg (AFP) - Former Springboks coach Ian McIntosh died aged 84 on Wednesday in a hospital near Durban from cancer, his family told AFP.

Wales Online

Rassie Erasmus reveals why he wants Nigel Owens for World Cup saying he can resolve Springboks' 'aggressive' reputation

World champions South Africa want Nigel's famed communication skills and legendary refereeing expertise to help them defend title

AFP

Late-show Thomas takes 'not worthy' La Rochelle into Champions Cup last-eight

Paris (AFP) - France winger Teddy Thomas scored a late try as La Rochelle edged Gloucester 29-26 to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals but said his team's performance was "not worthy".

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