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Hansen to quit as All Blacks coach as scramble starts for successor
Hansen, a former policeman, took over in late 2011 after working as Graham Henry's assistant for seven years and guided the All Blacks to World Cup victory in 2015.
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Brits happy to support Springboks in any capacity
Veteran hooker Schalk Brits says he is more than happy to support the Springboks in whatever capacity he finds himself in ahead of the World Cup in Japan next year.
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Jake White eyed as Wallabies coach – reports
The South African approached the governing body after Australia won just four of their 13 Tests this year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald
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State of the nations ahead of 2019 Rugby World Cup
For some top-tier nations, it has been a year of growth and improvement, while others have stuttered in their build-up to the global showpiece tournament that looks on paper.
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Winning Wales wary of resurgent Springboks
Gatland said Saturday's match at Cardiff's Principality Stadium had the feeling of a Cup game, with the Welsh bidding for a ninth successive victory, last achieved in 1999.
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France and South Africa head to Paris with eyes on Japan
South Africa haven't lost to the French since 2009 but Erasmus is not taking another victory as a given.
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Faf du Plessis hints at changes to the Proteas
With the World Cup only a few months away, Faf du Plessis says building a balanced team that’s ready for the tournament is still the priority.
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Many challenges for poor travellers Springboks in Europe
The Springboks, who have won five Tests and lost five this season, face England, France, Scotland and Wales on consecutive Saturdays from 3 November.
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All Blacks look to whitewash wounded Wallabies in Japan
New Zealand slipped up last year after beating the Wallabies in the first two Bledisloe Tests. "Our challenge is to win all three," Taylor told reporters before Saturday's clash in Yokohama.
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England need to be fit for World Cup, not November, says Jones
Having arrived saying from day one that his priority was to win the World Cup, Jones was adamant on Thursday that his current travails are mere bumps in the road.
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Bumper All Blacks squad all part of World Cup planning
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made no secret of the way he prepares for the Rugby World Cup and the selection of 19 additional players to join his squad ahead of their test against Japan next month is the continuation of a long-standing policy.
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'They can be beaten': All Blacks defeat offers World Cup hope
The Springboks' 36-34 victory in Wellington on the weekend ended a 15-match winning streak for the All Blacks, who have dominated world rugby since winning their second World Cup title in England in 2015.
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Rugby World Cup could feature 24 teams by 2023, says Gosper
The sport’s global showpiece has featured 20 teams since the 1999 tournament in Wales and the same number will compete next year in Japan.
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Folau undecided on Wallabies future ahead of World Cup
The dual code international is out of contract at the end of the 2018 season and said he would not rush into a decision on his playing future.
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SA promises record profits, carnival in bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
The bid committee is on Monday presenting before the World Rugby Council in London and South Africa is up against Ireland and France.
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SA Rugby ups ante to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
On Monday a high-level government delegation will join SA Rugby bosses to present the bid to World Rugby’s executive committee.
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SA's Cabinet backs bid to host 2023 rugby World Cup
The South African government in May said it had lifted a ban on the country's rugby union hosting international events.
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SA Rugby's Alexander backs SA to host 'biggest' 2023 World Cup
South African Rugby president Marc Alexander says if South Africa was to host the World Cup in 2023, it would be the cheapest and biggest tournament ever.
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France, Ireland, SA the candidates to host 2023 Rugby World Cup
World Rugby will unveil the host nation of the 2023 World Cup in November, 2017.
