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These 'old' Boks are gold

OPINION: Much has been made of several Springbok players who are heading into their golden Test years come 2027, but their value shouldn't be discarded due to their age.

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Hansen's 'slight' change of heart on All Blacks selection policy

SPOTLIGHT: Former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen's stance on the All Blacks's selection policy of players only being eligible to play for the national side if playing domestically is slightly changing in regards to Test players playing in Japan’s Rugby League One .

European Cup

Scrutiny of SA's Euro shocker

OPINION: Results as well as the key scoring stats show how South Africa's top teams regressed in the latest edition of the Champions Cup.

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Bomb squad has a very short fuse

ANALYSES: RugbyPass columnist Nick Bishop believes the Springbopks' famed Bomb Squad is coming to the end of its life cycle.

European Cup

Tour torture highlights gap between SA and Europe’s best

OPINION: The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers have combined for three home defeats and zero wins in Europe in what’s shaping up as South Africa’s worst Champions Cup campaign yet.

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No winners in the wake of Mack Hansen saga says Andy Goode

OPINION: Retired England flyhalf Andy Goode shines the spotlight on the Mack Hansen suspension and the state of the officials.

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BOKS OFFICE: Who will make SA's 2027 cut?

WATCH as BOKS OFFICE host Hanyani Shimange, Nick Mallett and Gary Gold discuss which players can make it to the 2027 World Cup.

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European Cup

Toulouse has a score to settle for France

OPINION: The events of the past 18 months will provide Toulouse as well as the Sharks with added motivation ahead of their Champions Cup meeting in Durban on Saturday.

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Barrett's URC stint to benefit All Blacks

SPOTLIGHT: While most All Blacks are hitting the beaches, on the boat fishing, and enjoying some quiet time before the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off, Jordie Barrett is in the midst of a United Rugby Championship season for Irish heavyweights Leinster.

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URC: Battle for the SA Shield

SPOTLIGHT: With the United Rugby Championship on a break, @rugby365com looks at the prospects of the South African sides claiming local bragging right.

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Farrell's Top 14 move a 'flop'

SPOTLIGHT: Former England skipper Owen Farrell has been branded a Top 14 transfer flop after failing to impress during his first five months in France.

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Potential Bok newbies in 2025

SPOTLIGHT: Following 12 debutants during the 2024 season, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus could use the 2025 incoming series Tests against Italy and Georgia to blood more players ahead of World Cup 2027.

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