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Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022

Arendse part of Bok recipe to unlock France

Jacques Nienaber heavily implied that Kurt-Lee Arendse and Willie le Roux were picked in the Springbok back three to deal with France’s kicking game and iron-clad defence.

Manie Libbok celebrates winning the United Rugby Championship

Willie starts, Manie set for Bok debut

Manie Libbok is set to make his Test debut as the Springboks have rotated their lineup for the clash against France in Marseille on Saturday.

Watch: Kolisi tears Les Bleus to shreds in Shark Tank

Siya Kolisi scored a try and picked up two try assists when the Springboks hosted France in the second of a three-Test series at Kings Park in 2017.

Franco Mostert of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Mostert to smother France as Lood leaves Bok camp

Franco Mostert is set to get a starting opportunity as the Springboks look to bounce back against France in Marseille without injured lock Lood de Jager.

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Damian Willemse during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Bok 10 conundrum: Stick or twist with Willemse?

Damian Willemse’s performance against Ireland has left the Springboks with a key decision over whether to continue to play him at flyhalf or call in a replacement for the upcoming Test against France.

France’s Willemse denied Bok reunion

France have suffered a big injury blow ahead of the Test against the Springboks on Saturday, with former Junior Bok lock Paul Willemse set to miss the clash.

Rassie chooses Boks over Munster

Rassie Erasmus has opted against staying in Ireland with the South Africa A side and will instead travel with the Springboks to help with preparations for the Test against France.

France on red alert for Bok-lash in Marseille

Prop Cyril Baille said France are “on alert” before facing world champions South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille next Saturday.

France pip Wallabies with ‘beautiful’ Penaud try

Coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud’s match-winning try was “beautiful” as France beat Australia in Saint-Denis on Saturday.

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Selvyn David in action during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between South Africa and Spain at Estadio de La Cartuja on January 29, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Blitzboks through to HK playoffs despite second defeat

The Blitzboks progressed to the playoffs of the Hong Kong Sevens despite letting a 10-point half-time lead slip in a loss to France in their final pool game on Saturday.