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SA rugby's youth project gathers momentum

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a closer look at some of the young talent on display in the early rounds of the United Rugby Championship.

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Hits & Misses: Shining Sharks Boks and Stormers' self-implosion

OPINION: To refer to different sporting results, good and bad, as a "mixed bag" may be a cliché, but that is exactly what Round Two of the United Rugby Championship delivered for the four South African franchises.

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Ahmed to stake his claim in Edinburgh

OPINION: In the team-sports sphere, one player's injury is another's opportunity, and Yaqeen Ahmed possibly has a big one on Friday.

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Keyboard warriors meltdown: The context 'pundits' are missing

OPINION: Jan de Koning adds some context to counter the hysterical reaction to the Springboks' loss to Australia.

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All Blacks 'rub-off' effect for SA's URC franchises

OPINION: Jan de Koning gives his take on the opening round of the URC and the impressive 'sweep' by the South African franchises.

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Hits & Misses: URC clean sweep and crumbling Boks exposed

OPINION: The rugby weekend got off to the best-possible start for South Africans, with all four franchises securing victories in Round One of the United Rugby Championship.

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Five Boks who need big performances

OPINION: The Springboks have dealt with the All Blacks, winning the historic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series three-one; now the Wallabies are their next assignment.

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Team Talk: The 'Giant' Esterhuizen call will boost Boks in long term

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' decision to hand André Esterhuizen the captaincy for the one-off against Australia will benefit the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup and beyond.

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Lions can lay an exciting platform against stacked Leinster

OPINION: The Lions have the perfect opportunity to set the tone for their season when they host what will almost certainly be a stacked Leinster side in their 2026/27 United Rugby Championship-opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Three reasons why Wallabies Test is important for Boks

OPINION: There was much elation that came with the Springboks winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, and the Boks can create another high when they face the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.

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The Chosen: The ultimate Green and Gold club

BOOK REVIEW: Select the 50 Greatest Springboks of All Time!

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Rassie Erasmus: The full picture -2018 to 2026

SPOTLIGHT: The 'chalkboard' in the corner of the room still bore the faint, ghostly outlines of a 57–0 scoreline.

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