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Stick: Boks wary of Aussie aces

Mzwandile Stick is excited to see what a new-look Springbok side brings against the unpredictable challenge of Eddie Jones’ Wallabies on Saturday.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Niggle-free Duane ready to dent Wallabies

Veteran Duane Vermeulen is recharged and ready to lead the Springboks out in the 2023 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

epa10731863 The South Africa's rugby team to face Australia in the opening Rugby Championship fixture including new lock Jean Kleyn (2-r) pose for a photograph prior to the team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Jake: Rassie, Jacques ‘got it right’

Jake White has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ decision to get Jean Kleyn back into South African colours as the former Ireland lock prepares to make his Springbok debut against Australia.

New-look Wallabies to ‘rip’ into Boks

Head coach Eddie Jones and co-captain Michael Hooper have backed Australia debutants like Tom Hooper to take the fight to the Springboks on Saturday.

Cheetahs get Europe extension

The Cheetahs will compete in Europe again, after accepting one of two invitations from organisers for the 2023-24 EPCR Challenge Cup, it was announced on Thursday.

Libbok mans up to Wallabies

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok expects there to be a target on his back at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, but is ready for anything the Australians throw at him.

Quade starts with rookies in Bok duel

Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper returns as Eddie Jones named four debutants for the 2023 Rugby Championship opener between the Wallabies and Springboks on Saturday.

Jean Kleyn and Faf de Klerk at Springbok training

Kleyn ‘shocked’ to fill Bakkies’ boots

Lock Jean Kleyn is still pinching himself that he will get the opportunity to make his Springbok debut against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Springboks Ox Nche during the South Africa training session held at Rondebosch Boys High School in Cape Town on 22 February 2023

Boks lose Ox, call up Bull

The Springboks have been forced to make a change to the starting lineup to face the Wallabies in Pretoria after Ox Nche was ruled out of Saturday’s clash.