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Williams to wing it in Bok scrumhalf fest

All four scrumhalves will be in action for the Springboks after Jacques Nienaber named the matchday-23 to face Romania on Sunday in the second round of the World Cup.

Deon Fourie of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 July 2023

Fourie: It’s like riding a bike!

Deon Fourie is confident of slotting back into the front row if the veteran flanker is asked to play hooker for the Springboks against Romania on Sunday.

(12591822j) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa Head Coach Rassie Erasmus with Assistant Coach Felix Jones Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks embrace ‘loadshedding’

The Springboks have embraced a staple of South African life as they prepare to field a heavily changed side against World Cup minnows Romania on Sunday.

All Blacks players after losing to France at Stade de France in the 2023 World Cup

Bok history-makers give All Blacks hope

Looking to bounce back from a tournament-opening defeat to hosts France in Paris, the All Blacks want to replicate South Africa’s run to the World Cup title in Japan.

South Africa's lock Eben South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth waves to supporters after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Eben ready to face Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury, Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.

Eben upbeat about injury scare

Eben Etzebeth says he doesn’t think his shoulder injury is “too serious” after being forced off midway into the first half against Scotland on Sunday.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (R) looks on as South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok takes a penalty kick during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Kolisi hails ‘general’ Libbok

Siya Kolisi brushed off concerns around Manie Libbok’s goalkicking after the flyhalf missed three shots at goal for the Boks against Scotland on Sunday.

South Africa's full back Damian Willemse (C) attempts to tackle Scotland's wing Duhan Van Der Merwe (R) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Nienaber: Sharp defence cut ‘slippery’ Scots

Jacques Nienaber is thrilled the Springboks successfully cleared the first hurdle of their World Cup title defence in a gritty encounter against Scotland.