Rugby’s greatest rivalry set to ignite World Cup – Faf de Klerk

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Rugby’s greatest rivalry set to ignite World Cup – Faf de Klerk: Rugby’s greatest rivalry is well and truly back, according to Springboks halfback Faf de Klerk, who reckons tactical subtlety will decide their sumptuous World Cup showdown with the All Blacks. The … “Springboks” – BingNews

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks have plenty to gain in tantalising opener against Boks: The pool runnerup would likely have to meet Ireland in a quarterfinal and then either Australia or Wales in a semifinal, which is a journey neither the All Blacks nor Springboks would tie themselves … “Springboks” – BingNews

There’s only one team likely to cause a major upset at this World Cup – and it’s not Japan or Fiji: In arguably the biggest upset in international rugby history, the Brave Blossoms scored in the final play of the game to earn their first win over the Springboks. It’s worth noting, however, that … “Springboks” – BingNews

NZ more focused on Springboks than WC for now: New Zealand’s Richie Mo’unga (C) and teamates take part in a training session at the Tatsuminomori Seaside Park in Koto, Tokyo, yesterday. New Zealand are focusing all their energy on the World Cup … “Springboks” – BingNews

Kolisi lifting World Cup would be ‘hugely symbolic’: Solomons: Solomons, who has also coached Ulster and Edinburgh, bases his confidence in the Springboks on the brilliance of their coach Rassie Erasmus. Erasmus, who was a flanker in that Mallett-Solomons set-up … “Springboks” – BingNews

Brodie Retallick expected back in October but Springboks still wary of the All Blacks: New Zealand second‑row Brodie Retallick is expected back from injury in October but South Africa thinks the All Blacks may be up to something. Springboks Assistant Coach Matthew Proudfoot thinks … “Springboks” – BingNews