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Louw breaks down Bok back-row combo

The powerful Elrigh Louw can’t wait to face Scotland at Murrayfield for the first time, as part of a new Springbok loose trio with ballhawks Kwagga Smith and Marco van Staden.

Rassie: There’s no substitute for quality

Rassie Erasmus has backed the experience and versatility of a Springbok match-day 23 boasting a 7-1 split on the bench to outmuscle Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Jones on Scotland’s plan to stop Boks

With inside knowledge on several key Springboks, centre Huw Jones says Scotland can ill-afford to let any chances on offer slip away when the teams clash on Sunday.

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All Blacks great still ill about ‘95 final loss

Zinzan Brooke is adamant that the 1995 Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks “wasn’t a level playing field” due to the food poisoning that struck the New Zealand camp.

Bok, All Blacks icons save French club

Former Springbok skipper Bob Skinstad and All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens have combined with an Irish investment fund to take control of French club Beziers.

Ruhan Nel celebrates scoring a try against Munster at Cape Town Stadium

Watch: Nel puts things into perspective

DHL Stormers centre Ruhan Nel opens up about the joys of fatherhood while handling the pressure on the field during a rollercoaster start to the season.

Suaalii starts on debut for Wallabies

Rugby league convert Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will make his Test bow after being named in the Australia team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scots on Boks: We know what’s coming

Flanker Rory Darge believes club success in the Vodacom URC against SA teams will boost Scotland’s chances of victory against the Springboks in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Rassie: Boks make everything personal

Rassie Erasmus insists that the Springboks aren’t out to make enemies, but that the world champions approach every opponent and Test fired up to “protect South Africa”.

Campo: Wallabies only about the money

David Campese has launched a scathing attack on the current state of Australian rugby, accusing the Wallabies and its governing body of lacking respect for their culture.