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The Springboks have already eased to wins over Scotland and Romania and their intentions are clear heading into this match, after they named seven forwards on the bench. How Ireland deal with almost an entirely new pack coming on in the second-half will likely decide tonight’s clash. Ireland came out on top in a bruising encounter when these sides met at the end of last year, and another victory here would be a major statement as they look to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time...

As China marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of its global infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), new data show lending to Africa has fallen to its lowest level in almost two decades. A paper released this week by researchers at Boston University’s Global China Initiative said the pandemic, domestic economic woes,…

The Springboks’ Pool B clash against No 1-ranked Ireland looks set to be a game of chess. One which may be decided by wit and a sprinkle of luck.

A father-to-be - Springboks star flanker Marco van Staden showed off pictures of his pregnant wife on Instagram.

The Springboks have called up first five Handre Pollard to their World Cup squad as an injury replacement, significantly strengthening their selection, after injury forced them to leave him out initially, SA Rugby says.

Handré Pollard has joined the Springbok squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 as a replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx.

The Boks scored 12 tries with hat-tricks for scrumhalf Cobus Reinach and wing Makazole Mapimpi, as well as a brace for wing Grant Williams in this Pool B encounter. 

South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up

It's all part of the Bok plan: Flank Marco van Staden might be a left-field choice as a hooker, but he's been auditioning for the role for months.

South Africa's World Cup title defence suffered a major blow with hooker Malcolm Marx ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a long-term knee injury.