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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
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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
Cheslin Kolbe shifts to full-back as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus names his team for the third Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg. | Backpagepix
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY

Rassie Erasmus opts for continuity in Springboks line-up for All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, making front-row rotations and shifting Cheslin Kolbe to full-back following Damian…

  • Morgan Bolton
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