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Blitzboks determined to rebuild reputation

Springbok Sevens forward Ryan Oosthuizen says the Blitzboks aim to bounce back from the disappointments of last season in the upcoming SVNS series.

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Ex-England captain warns of ‘paralysis by analysis’

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned against paralysing rugby by video replays and called for the game to capitalise on the interest in the World Cup.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: DHL Stormers players during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers without Bok for Italian job

The DHL Stormers have lost a veteran to injury ahead of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Benetton on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Duane hangs up boots

SA Rugby has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen has brought an end to his playing career, after the veteran No 8 helped the Springboks win back-to-back World Cup titles.

Daniel Kasende of Cheetahs attempts to get past Kade Wolhuter of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023

Ospreys to swoop for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs are the reported subject of interest from the owners of Welsh club Ospreys, which could result in a host of players moving to Swansea.

Bongi slams ‘unprofessional’ England

Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” after the Springbok hooker was cleared of racially abusing Tom Curry during the World Cup.

Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers attempts to tackle Malakai Fekitoa of Munster during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 Grand Final between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 27 May 2023

Stormers wary of Fekitoa factor

Malakai Fekitoa was at the heart of a Vodacom URC grand final upset when he last faced the DHL Stormers, who are wary of the ex-All Black’s influence for Benetton.

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard training with Leicester Tigers

Parachuted Boks back in action

Two World Cup-winning Springboks could be back in Premiership action this weekend, as Leicester Tigers look to recover from a poor start to the season.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Watch: Bok moments that won the World Cup

Take a look at 10 key moments from the Springboks’ record-breaking World Cup win in France, including Cheslin Kolbe’s charge-down and Manie Libbok’s no-look kick.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Bok stars to return by December

The World Cup-winning Springboks are only likely to all be back for their @Vodacom #URC franchises by the end of the month, and in some cases only in December.