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Boks’ Bomb Squad is good for the game

The Springboks’ Bomb Squad reduces the risk of injury and adds tactical intrigue to the game, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

England sideline ex-Bok coach

England’s players and coaches have had no direct contact with Felix Jones this week, despite the World Cup-winning former Springbok assistant coach officially remaining on the RFU payroll.

Eben ready to rumble with Itoje

Eben Etzebeth is looking forward to reigniting his rivalry with Maro Itoje when the Springboks face England at Twickenham this Saturday.

Boks to wrestle Pumas at Twickenham?

The Springboks and Argentina are eyeing a Rugby Championship showdown at Twickenham in 2025, according to reports from England.

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (C) holds his hands on his head as he walks off the field with France's players after loosing the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

France get Dupont scare

Assistant coach William Servat said captain Antoine Dupont sat out full training earlier in the day with an illness but will be fit for France’s clash with New Zealand.

Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Collision Course: Springboks vs England

As the Springboks prepare to renew their rivalry with England at Twickenham, take a look back at five of the best wins under Rassie Erasmus, including the 2023 World Cup semi-final and 2019 World Cup final.

Boks to turn it on at Twickenham

Tony Brown is thrilled with the progress of the Springbok attack under his tutelage, as the world champions navigate a quick turnaround for Saturday’s clash against England.

Rejuvenated Reinach relishing ‘Tonyball’

Cobus Reinach is brimming with excitement about the impact that former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown has had on the Springbok attack, ahead of Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Telea out of France clash

The All Blacks have suffered a double-injury blow for Saturday’s clash with France, with Sam Cane and Mark Telea both ruled out, while Les Bleus have also lost a couple of key players.

Wallabies celebrate victory over England at Twickenham

Wallabies stoked to ‘shut up critics’

Loose forward Fraser McReight believes the Wallabies’ memorable win over England at Twickenham has silenced the naysayers after a challenging period in Australian rugby.