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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Liam Wright and James O'Connor of the Reds hold the trophy after winning the Super RugbyAU Final match between the Queensland Reds and the ACT Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium, on May 08, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Sharks move beckons for Wallabies star

Durban-born Wallabies loose forward Liam Wright says it would be “cool” to run out for the Sharks as part of his unique contract with the Queensland Reds.

Beale boost for Bok clash

Australia have welcomed back veteran playmaker Kurtley Beale in preparation for the Rugby Championship Test between the Wallabies and Springboks on Saturday.

Gelant given licence to boogie for Boks

Springbok right wing Warrick Gelant has the “freedom to play” his natural attacking game when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.

Wallaby ‘finishers’ to defuse Bomb Squad

Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa says the Wallabies bench will match the Springboks for impact when the sides do battle on Saturday.

Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Boks baffle with bench shakeup for Adelaide assault

The decision to drop insurance policy player Willie le Roux for two seniors with a combined 40 minutes of Test rugby this year could bite the Springboks as they look for a historic win in Adelaide, writes DYLAN JACK.

Boks feel the heat behind enemy lines

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks have to rewrite the record books by pulling off a rare victory when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.

Wallabies to put the boot into Boks

Head coach Dave Rennie says Australia are ready to engage the Springboks in an aerial battle when the teams clash in Adelaide on Saturday.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Boks expect sharper Elton, more minutes for Duane

Jacques Nienaber has emphasised that the Springboks expect returning flyhalf Elton Jantjies to be “much sharper” off the bench against the Wallabies on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Meyer: Boks can end Australian drought

Heyneke Meyer has backed the Springboks to beat the Wallabies in Australia for the first time since his team achieved the feat in 2013.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Elton, Frans back to beef up Boks

World Cup-winners Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn return to the Springbok match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.