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Springbok lock Lood de Jager has detailed the fine technical nuances of set-piece play and his road back to health as he targets the 2027 World Cup in Australia. | Backpagepix
LOOD DE JAGER
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Lood de Jager reflects on injury nightmare, set-piece detail and 2027 World Cup ambition

Springbok lock Lood de Jager discusses set-piece demands, overcoming serious health scares, and his determination to push for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

  • Morgan Bolton
6 min read
Captains Ardie Savea of the All Blacks, left, and Siya Kolisi of the Springboks will play a massive part in rallying their troops at FNB Stadium this weekend. | Backpagepix
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY
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The Greatest Rivalry in overdrive: Five key match-ups that will decide Springboks v All Blacks in Soweto

Ahead of the crucial third Test at FNB Stadium, we break down the individual duels that will define the clash between the Springboks and All Blacks.

  • Morgan Bolton
8 min read
Damian de Allende will earn his 100th Springbok cap when South Africa take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday. | Backpagepix
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Damian de Allende reaches 100 Springbok caps: Underrated stalwart set for milestone against All Blacks

Springbok centre Damian de Allende is set to earn his 100th Test cap against the All Blacks at Ellis Park. Former teammate Steven Kitshoff pays tribute to the underrated midfield…

  • Morgan Bolton
4 min read