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Watch: Ardie powers up for the long yards

All Blacks star Ardie Savea is put through his paces in the gym and on the training field as part of former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis’ explosive regime.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Kwagga Smith and RG Snyman of South Africa celebrate following the team's victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

‘They don’t call it the Bomb Squad for nothing’

Double world champions RG Snyman and Duane Vermeulen emphasise the immense impact and responsibility of those players selected to feature off the Springbok bench.

Ardie Savea scores a try in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland

Watch: Ardie picks up on Petrus’ drill

All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea aces a training exercise from the back of the scrum with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marcus Smith of England celebrates scoring the winning drop goal as teammates celebrate behind during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Highlights: Italy stun Scotland, England edge Ireland

The penultimate round of the 2024 Six Nations delivered two dramatic upsets on Saturday as Italy ambushed Scotland and England edged defending champions Ireland.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: Hacjivah Dayimani of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Watch: Stormers star celebrates like a Saint

Hacjivah Dayimani capped off a try-scoring cameo on the wing for the DHL Stormers in surprising fashion during a thrilling win against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Photo: Adam Davy/PA South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi applauds supporters following the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium, France. Picture date: Sunday September 17, 2023.

Mapimpi: I’ll never take Bok fans for granted

Makazole Mapimpi recounts being showered with praise by supporters after helping the Springboks defend their world title last year.

WATCH: Saints vs Stormers

Watch the live action as the DHL Stormers face Northampton Saints in an exhibition clash at Franklin’s Gardens. #NORvSTO

Watch: The best of Bok bruiser Wiese

Jasper Wiese is primed and ready to succeed Duane Vermeulen as the starting Springbok No 8, as this compilation video of his best bumps and carries shows.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Dricus Du Plessis during the visit of UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus Du Plessis to DHL Stormers' High Performance Centre on February 02, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Watch: Former Bok takes down Dricus

Springbok icon Victor Matfield catches UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis off guard with a ‘rear naked choke’ during a social event.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) having a firm talk with both captains Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Deon Fourie (c) of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on March 02, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Watch: Brannas fixes Bulls foe’s boo-boo

Skipper Deon Fourie assists wounded opposite number Marcell Coetzee during a bruising north-south derby between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.