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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 13: Pieter-Steph du Toit during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on June 13, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Rassie: Exciting 23 have ‘earned their stripes’

Rassie Erasmus can’t wait to unleash a rejigged Springbok team with Pieter-Steph du Toit leading the charge for their 2024 opener against Wales in London on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales head to the dressing room prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wales boost back-row stocks for Bok clash

Head coach Warren Gatland has strengthened the Wales ranks with a versatile loose forward for Saturday’s Test against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham.

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 03: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on during the warm up prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gatland’s selection dilemmas for Bok duel

Wales head coach Warren Gatland faces several major decisions for the clash against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Flawless’ Edwill ready to fill Kolbe’s boots

Edwill van der Merwe has been backed to be just as dangerous as Cheslin Kolbe if called to make his Springbok debut against Wales at Twickenham.

Juan de Jongh celebrates after scoring a try for the Springboks

On this day: De Jongh debuts in epic Bok comeback

On this day in 2010, Juan de Jongh made a try-scoring Test debut as the Springboks came from behind to beat Wales in a 65-point thriller in Cardiff.

Wales boss shows Boks his hand

Warren Gatland insisted Wales were “building” towards the 2027 World Cup after unveiling a training squad for upcoming Tests against South Africa and Australia.

LLANELLI, WALES - APRIL 26: Taine Plumtree of Scarlets looks for a gap during the United Rugby Championship match between Llanelli Scarlets and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Parc y Scarlets on April 26, 2024 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Gruffydd Thomas/Gallo Images)

Plumtree to tackle Boks?

Taine Plumtree is reportedly among the new faces expected to feature for Wales against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham in June,

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Pick your Bok bolter!

Who are you picking as the surprise Springbok starter against Wales at Twickenham in June?

South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe plays with the ball during a training session in Toulon, southern France, on October 4, 2023.

Kolbe to get Bok 10?

With a host of players set to be unavailable for the Springboks’ opening Test against Wales, Cheslin Kolbe features on the shortlist of candidates to rent the No 10 jersey at Twickenham.