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Tonight's rugby news as ex-Springbok hospitalised after alleged assault and Welsh region clarify situation

The alleged incident involving former centre Grant Esterhuizen took place after last Saturday's victory over the All Blacks

Wales Online

Red-carded Springbok Arendse banned for four matches

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa winger Kurt-Lee Arendse was suspended on Monday for four matches after committing dangerous play in the weekend's Rugby Championship victory over New Zealand, tournament organisers said.

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Intensity challenge for mighty Springboks before All Blacks rematch

Johannesburg (AFP) - The front page headline on Sunday in South Africa's biggest Afrikaans language newspaper screamed, "Best in a century" after the Springboks outplayed New Zealand 26-10 in the Rugby Championship opener this weekend.

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All Blacks took 'step up', says coach Foster after Springboks loss

Mbombela (South Africa) (AFP) - Under-fire New Zealand rugby coach Ian Foster said he believed his All Blacks team took "a step up" despite losing 26-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela on Saturday.

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All Blacks took 'step up', says Foster after loss to Springboks

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'Clearest red card you'll ever see' handed out after horror collision in South Africa v New Zealand clash as player left in neckbrace

The red card ultimately had no effect on the result, with the Springboks in control long before

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as All Blacks told to learn from Wales in bid to end crisis and Welsh prop signs Sarries deal

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RG Snyman hands Munster massive boost ahead of new season under Graham Rowntree

The Reds have started their pre-season build-up and the Springbok World Cup winner is taking part after his second ACL setback, while Leinster have announced a number of open training session dates around the province

Irish Mirror

Feisty De Klerk looking to 'irritate' fellow Springboks in Japan

Yokohama (Japan) (AFP) - Rugby World Cup winner Faf de Klerk said Thursday he wants to "irritate" his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country's ambitious league.

AFP

Springboks 'could have scored 50' - what the South African media are saying about Wales

South Africa claimed a series victory with a 30-14 victory over Wayne Pivac's men in Cape Town

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac Q&A: The players who impressed me and what the future holds for Alun Wyn Jones

A battered and bruised Wales lost a series decider with the Springboks but will take a lot from their three weeks in South Africa

Wales Online

Kolisi scores as Springboks outmuscle Wales to win series

Cape Town (AFP) - Recalled captain Siya Kolisi was among the try scorers as South Africa outmuscled Wales to win the third Test 30-14 in Cape Town on Saturday and seal a 2-1 series victory.

AFP

Finding Percy Montgomery, Welsh rugby's overseas superstar hit by tragedy and trauma in recent years

Percy Montgomery was a bona fide rugby superstar when he came to Wales in 2003. We tracked him down in Cape Town to hear his story

Wales Online

How Wales' defence has silenced those pining for Shaun Edwards as eye-opening South Africa stat is revealed

South Africa had scored a try in each of their last 43 matches, dating back to 2017, but Wales changed that last Saturday

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Enforcer Etzebeth to bring up century of Springbok appearances

Cape Town (AFP) - South African rugby forwards are renowned for their size and physicality -– and they don’t come bigger or more imposing than Eben Etzebeth, who will play in his 100th Test in the series-deciding third Test against Wales at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales rookie speaks of emotional celebrations after Springboks win and young guns go for final joy

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Tuesday, 12 July

Wales Online

The reasons for Wales' remarkable turnaround after crunch meetings and a change in attitude

Wales were at a low ebb when they lost to Italy in March but have managed to turn things around pretty quickly

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales media reaction: Match labelled an 'experiment' as Springboks predict comfortable win next time

Wales had lost 11 previous games against the hosts in South Africa over 58 years

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'We got answers' - Nienaber defends selection gamble

Bloemfontein (South Africa) (AFP) - Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended his decision to make 14 changes in his starting line-up despite his experimental team suffering an agonising 13-12 loss in the second Test against Wales in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Wales Online

Wales v South Africa winners and losers as Alun Wyn Jones gets justice and Springboks coach eats his words

A day of history for Wales but a dark day for others in the second Test

AFP

Wales' Biggar hails Anscombe, Wainwright after historic Boks win

Bloemfontein (South Africa) (AFP) - Wales captain Dan Biggar said replacement fly-half Gareth Anscombe had shown "absolute character" with a touchline conversion to give Wales an historic 13-12 win in the second Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales exact scoreline predicted as Springboks boss 'hands Welsh another decent chance'

Can Wales bounce back against the world champions? This is what our writers are predicting

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales player ratings as six Welshmen edge rivals in 'second string' Springboks team

We assess the players on show after South Africa opted to make wholesale changes for second Test showdown with Wales in Bloemfontein

AFP

Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful".

Wales Online

Wales hold talks with World Rugby after being left bemused by Louis Rees-Zammit injustice

Young Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli showed Wales four yellow cards, with one decision in particular frustrating the Welsh management

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