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Bok strongman Vermeulen targets set-piece dominance at Twickenham
South Africa’s number eight Duane Vermeulen expects a bruising forward tussle in the Springboks’ opening November international against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Erasmus expects physical England despite injuries
This will be the fourth meeting of 2018 between the two nations after South Africa won the three-Test series 2-1 at home in June.
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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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Bok veteran Aplon gets surprise call-up for November internationals
Also included by coach Rassie Erasmus are the uncapped trio of wing Sergeal Petersen, centre Ruhan Nel and lock JD Schickerling, who were all impressive in the domestic Currie Cup for losing finalists Western Province on Saturday.
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Duane Vermeulen signs for Blue Bulls
The burly loose-forward has been linked with the Pretoria franchise for several months since his departure from French Top 14 giants Toulon.
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Springboks recall Vermeulen for Europe tour
After starring in a 2-1 series victory over England last June, the former Toulon forward joined Kubota Spears and was unavailable for the Rugby Championship.
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Willemse unfazed by positional switches
Damián Willemse (20) has played fullback for the Springboks this year but has been utilised in the flyhalf position for the Stormers and Western Province.
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Boks can be World Cup contenders, says Erasmus
The Springboks blew a 12-point lead in the dying stages of the game, but had largely controlled the flow of the match to that point.
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Erasmus: The rivalry is back
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, wary of sounding overly excited after a loss, said a Test match between the two nations is a contest again.
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All Black Cane broke neck in win over Springboks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said he expected the World Cup winning loose forward, who has played 60 Tests, to return to top-level rugby.
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New Zealand snatch 32-30 Rugby Championship win over South Africa
Ardie Savea scored a pushover try in the 79th minute to level the scores.
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All Blacks want to 'right a wrong' against Springboks
The All Blacks suffered a stunning defeat by the Springboks in Wellington last month and scrum-half TJ Perenara says it is time to set the record straight.
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South Africa wary of backlash from All Blacks
New Zealand have already retained their Rugby Championship title, but blotted their copybook last month when the Springboks pulled off a surprise 36-34 win in Wellington.
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De Allende, Louw and Kitshoff in starting team to face All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus announced three changes to the line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Championship match.
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All Blacks skipper Kieran Read back for Bok clash
In the backs, Aaron Smith returns to the starting halfback spot with TJ Perenara on the bench.
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All Blacks looking to 'right a wrong' against Springboks
Steve Hansen’s side sealed the tournament with a game to spare by beating Argentina on the weekend but the pain of the 36-34 defeat to the Springboks in Wellington on 15 September remains.
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Du Toit hails improved Springboks defence ahead of All Blacks test
The Springboks inflicted the All Blacks’ sole defeat of the competition two weeks ago, stunning the world champions 36-34 in Wellington.
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Boks beat Wallabies 23 - 12 in Rugby Championship match
The Boks could not have wished for a better start to the game when star winger Aphiwe Dyantyi snatched an intercept pass from Kurtley Beale to score with barely a minute on the board.
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Springboks need to keep up new standard - captain
The South Africa captain said on Friday that upsetting New Zealand away a fortnight ago in a shock 36-34 victory had seen the Springboks set a new standard that they must keep up when they host Australia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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Boks on quest for consistency ahead of Wallabies clash
Speaking at the captains' press conference at the team hotel in PE, Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi stressed the need for consistency, especially on home turf.
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Eric Songwiqi is the man who backed Siya Kolisi since day 1
Eric Songwiqi introduced Siya Kolisi to rugby at a very critical age of 11, developing his rugby skills and also instilling a high level of discipline which has moulded Kolisi into the man and leader that he is.
