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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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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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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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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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