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The Springboks have been drawn in Pool B for the 2023 Rugby World Cup alongside Ireland and Scotland.

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On this day: Relive the Springboks World Cup triumph one year on [video]

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On this day last year the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup against the expectations of many and wrote themselves into the game’s folklore forever.

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Du Toit reveals the moment he knew the Springboks had England

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Rugby World Cup 2023 draw pushed back to December

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The 2023 Rugby World Cup draw was initially set to take place in late November, but has since been moved to mid-December amid virus fears.

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The Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2031 hosts will be unveiled in May 2022, when those for the 2025 and 2029 women’s tournaments will also be decided.

1995 Rugby World Cup
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It is 25 years to the day since Francois Pienaar lifted the Webb Ellis trophy at Ellis Park, relive and remember the day of the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final.

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‘Chasing the Sun’: Springbok 2019 World Cup documentary coming soon

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A SuperSport camera crew travelled with the Boks for the duration of 2019 getting behind-the-scenes access throughout the Rugby World Cup.

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By Siviwe Breakfast23-04-2020 14:29

Springbok fans can relive their team’s finest moments at the Rugby World Cup in the coming week.

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Rassie Erasmus shares RWC final pep talk and refutes England link [video]

By James Richardson10-02-2020 15:40

Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has allowed fans behind the curtain by posting a video of his Rugby World Cup team talk.

Springbok Women
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Reality sets in for Springbok Women as RWC dates are announced

By SA Rugby Union05-02-2020 10:41

The Springbok Women are among nine teams to have booked their places at the 2021 Rugby World Cup to be held in New Zealand.

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Rugby World Cup 2023 draw to take place after November Tests

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The Springboks are one of the 12 teams who have automatically qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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Springboks dominate Rugby Union Writers’ Club award nominations

By James Richardson01-01-2020 14:43

Two Springbok players and coach Rassie Erasmus have been nominated for the Pat Marshall Memorial Award.

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Rugby

The Springboks 2020 November international tour takes shape

By James Richardson09-12-2019 15:33

Three fixtures have been confirmed for the Springboks end-of-year tour to Europe with a fourth against Wales likely

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Check out World Rugby’s choices for the top ten tries of the recently completed Rugby World Cup in Japan and relive some of the magic.

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Watch: Pieter-Steph du Toit finest World Cup moments [video]

By Siviwe Breakfast03-12-2019 16:16

Enjoy some of Pieter-Steph du Toit’s finest Rugby World Cup moments, as compiled by Supersport.

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England coach Eddie Jones pleased for triumphant Siya Kolisi

By Siviwe Breakfast30-11-2019 12:13

In an extract from his recently published book, the England coach says he is happy for Siya Kolisi and the Springboks for their World Cup triumph.

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By (ANA) African News Agency24-11-2019 12:19

Springbok hero Lukhanyo Am returned home to Zwelitsha, near King Williams Town to a rousing welcome,

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Rugby

Springbok Coetzee looking ahead after missing out on World Cup

By (ANA) African News Agency21-11-2019 13:58

Marcell Coetzee has set his sights on facing the British and Irish Lions for the Springboks in 2021 after missing out on the World Cup through injury.

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Rugby

World Cup-winner Reinach could be bound for Montpellier

By James Richardson20-11-2019 18:49

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is reportedly set to jump ship at Northampton for a big-money deal with French Top 14 side Montpellier.

Eddie Jones Barbarians
Rugby

Eddie Jones is not a sore loser, welcomes Boks to Barbarians

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Eddie Jones says he is happy for the Springboks despite suffering the disappointment of a Rugby World Cup final defeat at their hands.

British and Irish Lions
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Gatland not sure of Francis’ intent in Bok drug cheat claims

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Warren Gatland suggested claims made by former Irish international Neil Francis regarding steroid use in South Africa should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Rugby

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SA Rugby say the Webb Ellis Cup lid is safe and sound and some fans pointed out that the trophy seemed to be missing something during the nationwide tour.

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Springboks World Cup win adds extra spice to Lions tour of SA

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The man appointed to coach the British and Irish Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa believes the Springboks World Cup triumph gives his team added incentive.

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By James Richardson11-11-2019 19:29

A number of top Springboks will be moving overseas although most will remain available for selection for national team duty.

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Kolisi thanks SA for unbelievable support on Trophy Tour

By James Richardson11-11-2019 17:32

An exhausted but immensely proud Kolisi thanked his fellow South Africans for the amazing support shown to the Springboks since they were crowned World Champions.

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