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South Africa's head coach Jacques Nienaber gives instructions to his players ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Ireland wary of Nienaber’s tricks

Scrumhalf Conor Murray has warned his Ireland teammates to expect the unexpected from the Springboks on Saturday.

South Africa's scrum-half Cobus Reinach (2nd L) runs to score the team's third try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Reinach, Mapimpi grab three as Boks cruise

Cobus Reinach scored his second World Cup hat-trick as the Springboks shredded Romania in their second Pool B match in Bordeaux on Sunday.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth looks on during a training session at the Ceva Campus in Begles, western France, on September 16, 2023, on the eve of the France's 2023 Rugby World Cup match between South Africa and Romania.

Eben ready to smash Ireland

The Springboks have received a massive boost as Eben Etzebeth has recovered quicker than expected from his shoulder injury to be ready for the World Cup clash against Ireland.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the captain's run in Johannesburg on July 28, 2023 ahead of their Rugby Championship match against Argentinia on July 29, 2023.

Stick: Pollard an ‘option’ for Boks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the Springboks’ World Cup squad.

Jake: Pollard’s Bok call-up is crucial

Jake White understands it will be tough on incumbent Manie Libbok, but says the Boks can ill-afford not to rope in flyhalf Handre Pollard for the rest of the World Cup.

Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa waits for the start of the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Matfield: Rassie ‘95%’ off to Ireland

Rassie Erasmus’ potential move to Ireland after the World Cup has been backed by former Springbok captain Victor Matfield.

Marx loss a body blow to Boks

The Springboks’ World Cup rivals will breathe easier knowing a key weapon in the defending champions’ arsenal in France has been neutralised, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Marx out of World Cup

The Springboks have lost the services of the influential and experienced Malcolm Marx for the remainder of their world title defence in France.

Koch keen to crush Oaks

Given a rare start to impress the Springbok coaches, veteran tighthead prop Vincent Koch is champing at the bit to face Romania in the World Cup on Sunday.

Latest Bok surprise excites Nienaber

Head coach Jacques Nienaber hailed the skill and versatility of the much-changed Springbok 23 to face Romania in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday.