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7/1 is back! Springboks shock with seven forwards on bench for crunch Ireland World Cup clash
The Springboks have made the bold call of naming seven forwards on their bench for Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris.
Kleyn and Snyman among seven forwards on Boks bench for showdown with Ireland
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn has been named in the South Africa squad for Saturday's Rugby World Cup Pool B meeting between the sides, with the Munster lock among seven forwards on the Springbok bench.
South Africa call up key flyhalf Pollard as injury replacement
BORDEAUX, FRANCE : South Africa have called up flyhalf Handre Pollard to their World Cup squad as an injury replacement, significantly strengthening their selection, after injury forced them to leave him out initially, SA Rugby said on Sunday.
Another injury scare for Boks despite good day at the office
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa had a fine day at the office on Sunday, thumping Romania 76-0, but there is concern about another possible injury in their squad as Vincent Koch missed out after hurting himself in the pre-match warm-up.
Springboks confirm Handre Pollard to join squad at Rugby World Cup
Handre Pollard has been confirmed as South Africa's replacement for the injured Malcolm Marx in their 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.
Eben, Marx injuries won't distract 'fully focused' Springboks from Romania game, says Nienaber
Holders South Africa are 'fully focused' on Sunday's meeting with Romania in the Rugby World Cup in spite of injuries to two of their leading players.
Handre Pollard is World Cup bound, but won't play against Ireland
Flyhalf Handre Pollard will be France bound to join the Springbok camp at the Rugby World Cup, but it is not expected that he will play against Ireland in the defending champions' third Pool B match next weekend (23 September).