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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi during the national anthem before the Rugby World Cup match against Canada. Image: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
JAPAN VS SOUTH AFRICA

Enough talk of ghosts and hosts for the Springboks: it’s time to beat Japan

The spectre of an early Rugby World Cup (RWC) exit has loomed large over the Springboks almost from the very start of the tournament. It is for that reason captain Siya Kolisi believes the team are unlikely to buckle under the pressure of…

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Kieran Read of the All Blacks performs the haka during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand.                                                                                                                                                        Image: Phil Walter/Getty Images
2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP

‘No excuses’ – All Blacks relish Boks World Cup test

Champions New Zealand underwent a punishing first World Cup training session in Japan on Wednesday before promising to come out firing against South Africa in their blockbuster tournament opener. The treble-chasing All Blacks, who face…

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AKHONA MNYAKA

Off to the World Cup

Hudson Park High pupils Akhona Mnyaka and Jason Niemand were selected to represent SA U19 side for the World Cup in New Zealand from January 13 to February 4. The Hudson pair will be joined by fellow-East Londoner, Thando Ntini,…

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