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Sharpshooter: Battle of the Steyns

After kicking Joel Stransky to the curb, Frans Steyn now comes up against Morne Steyn to crown the most clutch Springbok goal-kicker.

Nienaber: Willemse a ‘natural choice’ at 10

Jacques Nienaber has backed Damian Willemse to shine at flyhalf for the Springboks in the clash with the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Canan Moodie of the Junior Springboks scores a try during the U20 International Series match between Junior Springboks and Georgia at Markotter Stadium on June 23, 2021 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Boks call on Moodie for Sydney strike

Teenager Canan Moodie will make his Test debut in an overhauled Springbok squad chosen for the Rugby Championship rematch against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

epa10140984 Nic White of the Wallabies is tackled by Faf de Klerk of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, August 27, 2022. EPA/MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Wallabies centurion: Are we playing touch?

Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has slammed the officiating of the incident involving Faf de Klerk and Nic White during the Test between South Africa and Australia in Adelaide.

Blitzboks looking for light at the end of LA tunnel

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks will be staying positive as they prepare for the Cape Town-based Sevens World Cup after a poor finish to the Sevens Series in Los Angeles.

Barrett sticking neck out to tame Pumas

Beauden Barrett said on Tuesday that he is fit again after a neck injury and ready to help the All Blacks strike back against Argentina in Saturday’s second Test.

World Cup boss in hot water over ‘social malaise’

2023 World Cup CEO Claude Atcher was suspended as a preliminary investigation into his management style found evidence of a “deep social malaise” within the organisation.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: The Springboks look dejected after defeat during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Kitshoff: ‘Vibing’ Boks pumped to get back on track

Deon Davids and Steven Kitshoff say the Springboks will not be tearing up the playbook as they try to get their Rugby Championship campaign back on track after two successive losses.

Kirwan calls for ailing All Blacks to sit out Sam

John Kirwan says the All Blacks have a “leadership issue” and need to seriously consider dropping captain Sam Cane for the remainder of the Rugby Championship.

Retallick ready to rescue misfiring All Blacks

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick said on Monday that he came through unscathed from the first test of his broken cheekbone and is primed to help rescue the All Blacks.