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Henco van Wyk of the Lions in action against Dragons

Lions get new Challenge Cup opponents

The EPCR has officially confirmed that the Lions will be playing against the Dragons in a reduced Pool B in the Challenge Cup following the collapse of Worcester Warriors.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - NOVEMBER 06: Juan Smith of South Africa breaks clear on his way to scoring the first try during the Guinness Series 2010 match between Ireland and South Africa at Aviva Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Dublin, Ireland.

Rewind: Juan, Aplon dynamite for Boks in Dublin

As the Boks look for a first win over Ireland in Dublin in a decade this weekend, take a look back at when Juan Smith and Gio Aplon dotted down in a 2010 victory.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

Boks downplay insider info on Ireland

Rassie Erasmus says having insight into the Irish set-up following his spell at Munster can be a double-edged sword for the Springboks.

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa talks to Siya Kolisi of South Africa after victory in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019

Rassie: Boks have moved on from 2019

Wednesday marked the three-year anniversary of the 2019 World Cup final, but Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are firmly focused on their preparations for the next global tournament in France in 2023.

Mind over matter for Blitzboks in bubble

Their movements are very limited due to a hard tournament bubble, but the Blitzboks are still itching for the opening tournament of the 2022-23 Sevens Series in Hong Kong.

Rassie: It’s good to be back!

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that he will be in the coaches’ box while also dismissing concerns over a potential kit clash in Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Ireland in Dublin.

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick.

Another setback for Bok lock

RG Snyman’s hopes of being part of the Springboks’ plans for the 2023 World Cup have taken another big blow in the latest update from Munster.

Mathieu Raynal with Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

Boks to block Sexton’s jibber-jabber

Johnny Sexton is notorious for constantly getting in the referee’s ear, but the Springboks instead plan to deal with Ireland’s captain from a “rugby perspective” in Dublin on Saturday.

The Springboks and Ireland will wear similar kits in Dublin

Fans fume at Ireland-Bok kit clash

The Springboks and Ireland will face off for the first time since 2017 in Dublin on Saturday, but look set for another clash of kit colours.

Hong Kong Sevens back, but will it still be party time?

The Hong Kong Sevens will kick off on Friday for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, but virus controls may dampen the high-octane rugby tournament’s famous hard-partying atmosphere.