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Highlights

September 10, 2023
Springboks on the board at RWC 2023

South Africa begun the defence of their Rugby World Cup crown as they met Scotland in a Pool B match at the Stade de Marseille in the south of France on Sunday.

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Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of delivering an effective all-round performance with the aim of building on the momentum from their warm up matches as they prepare to kick off their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Kolisi on Scotland: "It's like starting with a playoff”

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi relished the challenge of getting their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign off to a tough start against the fifth-ranked Scotland in Marseille on Sunday, and likened it to starting the tournament with a “playoff game”.

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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber shrugged off fears that rugby espionage was at play at the Rugby World Cup with some teams worried they were being spied on.

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Scotland name team to face Boks in Marseille

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has announced his squad to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup opener in Marseille on Sunday, 10 September.

Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe

Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.

Boks switch focus to Romania match

South Africa’s Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, and Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids immediately turned their attention on Monday to their second Rugby World Cup pool clash against Romania following their 18-3 victory against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

All systems go for next mission

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Strong set piece performance set up Bok victory

The Springboks exerted massive pressure on Scotland’s scrums and lineouts, putting their opponents on the back foot and forcing mistakes in their Rugby World Cup Pool B opener in Marseille on Sunday.

Springboks gearing up for “passionate” Romanians

Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones expected Romania to deliver a passionate performance at Stade de Bordeaux when the teams meet on Sunday in their second Rugby World Cup pool encounter, highlighting several threats.

Stick: Boks must “pitch up” in RWC opener

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick stressed the importance of delivering an effective all-round performance with the aim of building on the momentum from their warm up matches as they prepare to kick off their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.

Specman returns for Blitzboks’ trip to Zimbabwe

Former Springbok wings Rosko Specman and Travis Ismaiel were both named in an experienced and multi-skilled Springbok Sevens squad that will travel to Harare on Thursday for the Rugby Africa Olympic Games qualifiers.

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