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South Africa's Champions Cup conundrum

SPOTLIGHT: Back-to-back World Cups orchestrated by Rassie Erasmus with a long term prospect of the Boks joining the Six Nations.

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The harsh reality of women's rugby in South Africa

OPINION: In the wake of the Springbok Women's astounding phoenix-like status having risen out of the ashes this year comes a stark realisation that the women's game is still treated as an unnecessary expense at domestic level.

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Top 100 selection: The 'method' explained

EXPLAINER: @OwainJTJones untangles the method behind the selection of the @RugbyPass Top 100 players for #2024!

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VIDEO: Why Siya can solve the Boks' Duane conundrum

WATCH as Boks Office crew analyses Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's move from openside flank to No.8.

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European Cup

Sharks must 'break serve' on Europe's Court One

`OPINION: The Sharks' chances of hosting a Champions Cup quarterfinal may hinge on an away win at Leicester this Saturday.

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Player Ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Andy Farrell came into this expecting his Irish side to produce their best performance of this Nations Series.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Australia

OPINION: The 19-22 defeat to Ireland will be a particularly bitter pill for Joe Schmidt and this Wallabies team, who were most of this contest the better side.

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How does the RFU justify this?

OPINION: Retired England flyhalf Andy Goode shines the spotlight on RFU CEO Bill Sweeney's ridiculous salary package at a time of a record £37.9-million loss.

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VIDEO: Boks Office - Why 2025 will be the 'acid test' for SA

WATCH as former Springbok captain and World Cup winner Jean de Villiers believes that 2025 will test the Boks’ mettle after a stellar 2024.

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Relentless Du Toit continues to raise the bar

OPINION: Pieter-Steph du Toit has taken his game to new heights in 2024, and an all-conquering Springbok team has reaped the benefits, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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Australia

Player ratings: Australia

OPINION: Neil Fissler rates the Australia players after their dream-shattering 13-27 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Player ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Bryn Palmer rates the Scotland players after their impressive 27-13 win over Australia at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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