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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.
Bok enforcer Etzebeth out with shoulder injury for '7 to 10 days'
Giant Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury, South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
Springboks go with Kolbe, Arendse on wings to start Rugby World Cup defence vs. Scotland
Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse are on the South Africa wings for the opening game of its Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland this weekend, and Damian Willemse is at fullback ahead of Willie le Roux.
South Africa pick Willemse over Le Roux for World Cup opener
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa have selected Damian Willemse at fullback and opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench for the opening game of their Rugby World Cup defence against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Moodie moves to centre for Springboks against New Zealand
LONDON : South Africa's Canan Moodie will play a first test at centre and there is another start for returning captain Siya Kolisi as coach Jacques Nienaber named his team to play New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Friday.
Moodie at outside centre as Boks ring changes for All Blacks clash at Twickenham
Canan Moodie will start at outside centre for the Springboks when they tackle the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Friday night.