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South Africa has world-class stadiums, yet we haven't hosted a Rugby World Cup since 1995.  |  Leighton Koopman IOL

Changing room gaffes and iPhone TMO farce: Why hasn't South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup since 1995?

After a changing room camera blunder and TMO phone chaos marred the Perth Test, the farcical scenes raise a serious question: why is South Africa still overlooked as a Rugby…

Paul de Villiers continues his impressive rise in international rugby with another standout shift for the Springboks.  |  Backpagepix
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Five key takeaways as Springboks fall to Wallabies in disjointed Perth thriller

Following a 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, we look at the key lessons for Rassie Erasmus's Springboks, including scrumhalf debates and captaincy fallout.

Head coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Springboks had "nobody else to blame but ourselves" following their dramatic 42-38 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth.  |  Backpagepix
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Rassie Erasmus refuses to blame tech glitches as Wallabies edge Springboks in Perth thrill-rider

Rassie Erasmus blamed poor cohesion and missed opportunities—not match-day communication breakdowns—after a revamped Springboks side suffered a 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth.

Springbok captain André Esterhuizen and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick focused strictly on rugby matters ahead of Sunday's clash against Australia in Perth.  |  Backpagepix
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Springboks refuse to engage on Esterhuizen racial-comment controversy ahead of Wallabies Test

The Springboks media team blocked questions regarding captain André Esterhuizen's resurfaced schoolboy disciplinary incident ahead of the Perth Test.

Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw brings height and lineout capability to Rassie Erasmus' revamped back row.  |  Backpagepix
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Rassie Erasmus backs new-look Springboks loose trio to win breakdown battle against Australia

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus explains his unconventional back-row selection as South Africa make 13 changes for their Test against Australia in Perth.

Former Bayonne back Reece Hodge hopes to still play in the Rugby World Cup 2027.  |  AFP

Reece Hodge refuses to rule out Wallabies return ahead of Rugby World Cup despite injury woes

Australia utility back Reece Hodge remains open to a Wallabies recall for next year’s home World Cup despite playing just seven club matches in three years.

Duane Vermeulen says Australia will present a tough challenge for a much-changed Springbok team in Perth.  |  Backpagepix
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Duane Vermeulen warns Springboks to expect well-prepared Australia in Perth Test

Springbok assistant coach Duane Vermeulen believes the Wallabies will be thoroughly prepared for Sunday's Test in Perth after analysing South Africa’s series against the All…

André Esterhuizen will captain a new-look Springbok side featuring 13 changes for Sunday's Test against Australia in Perth.  |  AFP
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Rassie Erasmus backs versatile André Esterhuizen to captain Springboks against Australia

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes for Sunday's one-off Test against Australia in Perth, handing the captaincy to André Esterhuizen.

Sharks star Andre Esterhuizen will lead a revamped Springboks side as captain for the first time against Australia in Perth.  |  Backpagepix
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Andre Esterhuizen captains new-look Springboks as Rassie Erasmus makes 13 changes

Andre Esterhuizen will captain the Springboks for the first time as Rassie Erasmus names a heavily revamped side to face Australia in Perth.

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit takes the ball up during the Springboks' previous match against the Wallabies in Perth.
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Springboks get vital 2027 World Cup rehearsal against Australia in Perth

The Springboks' upcoming Test against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium serves as a strategic dry run ahead of their 2027 Rugby World Cup title defence.