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Van den Berg and Willemse change the Springboks' decisions around a settled pack
South Africa has retained its starting forwards for Baltimore. The new halfback and fullback choices should connect that platform, not force a different identity.
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Baltimore Test: confirmed selections bring the exit plans into focus
The main Springboks–All Blacks preview now includes New Zealand’s confirmed team and a closer assessment of shared exit decisions. South Africa’s separate selection analysis and the club-form coverage remain available.
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Van den Berg and Willemse change the Springboks' decisions around a settled pack
South Africa has retained its starting forwards for Baltimore. The new halfback and fullback choices should connect that platform, not force a different identity.
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Van den Berg and Willemse change the Springboks' decisions around a settled pack
South Africa has retained its starting forwards for Baltimore. The new halfback and fullback choices should connect that platform, not force a different identity.
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Sale’s 50-point opener was a case for better support, not just more ambition
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Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry: how the Springboks won 43–28
South Africa beat New Zealand 43–28 in Baltimore to win Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 3–1. Their attacking variety exposed the limits of our territory-first preview.
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