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Jasper Wiese

Injuries are the curse of modern rugby, but no team is immune

Sport

Injuries are the curse of modern rugby, but no team is immune

By Craig Ray

Rassie faces No 8 headache as Bok selections hinge on franchises’ URC progress

South Africa

Rassie faces No 8 headache as Bok selections hinge on franchises’ URC progress

By Jon Cardinelli

Rassie and the Boks face some tough selection posers for Ireland due to injury and suspension

South Africa

Rassie and the Boks face some tough selection posers for Ireland due to injury and suspension

By Craig Ray

Boks’ best must be unleashed at Ellis Park ahead of RWC

Sport

Boks’ best must be unleashed at Ellis Park ahead of RWC

By Jon Cardinelli

Brains trust of officials and players is solving SA rugby’s player management problems

Sport

Brains trust of officials and players is solving SA rugby’s player management problems

By Jon Cardinelli

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

Sport

Ireland and France are fired up to pose a real Rugby World Cup threat

By Jon Cardinelli

Japan allows Bok stars like De Jager to step off the treadmill and recharge their batteries

South Africa

Japan allows Bok stars like De Jager to step off the treadmill and recharge their batteries

By Jon Cardinelli

SA franchises play ball and rest players ahead of World Cup

Sport

SA franchises play ball and rest players ahead of World Cup

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks face Italian banana peel after week of distractions

Sport

Boks face Italian banana peel after week of distractions

By Craig Ray

Boks shuffle pack for tough Italian job

Sport

Boks shuffle pack for tough Italian job

By Craig Ray

Confident Wales have chance at creating history against Springbok world champions

Sport

Confident Wales have chance at creating history against Springbok world champions

By Craig Ray

Three debuts for Boks against Georgia as selections affected by Covid-19 protocols

South Africa

Three debuts for Boks against Georgia as selections affected by Covid-19 protocols

By Craig Ray