Global calendar on the cards for Springboks as Pichot bids for top job

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The current vice-chairman said he was glad at the level of support he had received since announcing he would stand against chairman Bill Beaumont.

Towering Etzebeth backs new coach Nienaber to keep Boks firing

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Nienaber was a virtual unknown when he was appointed by South African Rugby to take over from Rassie Erasmus in January.

We will not cut player salaries for 2020-21 season despite pandemic - CSA's Faul

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A number of international teams have reduced the salaries of players and officials because of the coronavirus outbreak

No change in Lions tour dates despite Olympics clash

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The British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will not be shifted despite a direct overlap with the Olympic Games

'Supernatural' Semenya confident of 200m success

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Caster Semenya is confident she can make the switch after clocking a PB of 23. 49 in Pretoria on Friday.

Proteas' De Kock has moved on from Warner's Sandpapergate altercation ahead of T20 series

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De Kock and Warner were involved in a fierce verbal exchange in which Warner had to be restrained in a stairwell

Roberts targets Super Rugby title with Stormers and Wales recall

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Jamie Roberts says he has joined South African side the Stormers to win Super Rugby

Du Plessis looks for positives for 'mentally stronger' South Africa

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The Proteas needed to bat for 146 overs to save the second test but fell just over eight short

Pot of gold for Rainbow Nation seals South Africa’s remarkable 2019

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SA beat England in the RWC final as their powerful scrum and potent forwards subdued Eddie Jones’ side

Bulldozing Boks building momentum ahead of World Cup quarter-finals

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The Boks' opening defeat to New Zealand may provide them with a gentler route to the final

Kolisi keen to keep on playing in search of best form

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Kolisi is keen to get more minutes in his legs after a knee injury had threatened to rule him out of the RWC

Rising support, and expectations, lift hosts Japan at World Cup

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Japan coach Jamie Joseph can feel a massive swell of public support as they stand on the brink of a historic Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

South Africa-born Van der Merwe relishes Springboks clash

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DTH Van der Merwe emigrated to Canada in 2003 and made his debut for Canada three years later

Blossoming Japan seek consistency as desperate Samoa await

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Expectations in the host country is high following Japan's stunning performance so far

Uruguay ready for 'final' against Georgia in bid for back-to-back wins

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In the biggest upset so far at RWC, Uruguay beat Fiji on Wednesday

South Africa will be stronger after New Zealand defeat –Boks' Nienaber

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The Springboks are next in action against minnow neighbours Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday

Battered Wales want to do their talking on the pitch

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Wales' preparations for the World Cup have also been hindered by the loss of assistant coach Rob Howley

Breakdown battle could be decisive in All Blacks clash - Kolisi

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Speed to the breakdown will be a major deciding factor in Saturday's Boks v All Blacks match

Wayde van Niekerk: I can’t tell just yet if I will be at world champs for sure

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?Mentally I feel very strong, but I just need to be patient and allow the physical side to catch up. ?

Faf and his Proteas braced for hostile reception Down Under

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The Proteas as expecting a less-than-friendly reception not only from their opposition but also from the Aussie supporters and media

Jones picks May, Curry as stand-out performers in Springbok series

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May scored a late try in the corner after an excellent cross-field kick from flyhalf Danny Cipriani, his third of the series and a 17th in 37 tests.

England's Vunipola and Genge leave tour of South Africa

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Vunipola is heading back to England for family reasons by prior arrangement with team management, while Genge sustained a knee injury in training. 8

Head-to-head factbox: South Africa vs England

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Here are some South Africa vs England statistics as we count down to the first test in Johannesburg this weekend

PIC: Liverpool boss leaves Joost's grieving son 'speechless' with gesture

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp left Joost van der Westhuizen's son "speechless" after responding to a heart-felt letter written following his dad's death.

PIC: Joost's son left 'speechless' by Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp gesture

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp left Jordan van der Westhuizen "speechless" after responding to a heart-felt letter he wrote following his father's death.