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South Africa: Rampant Springboks Cruise Past Romania
Scrolla, 17 September 2023
In a commanding display at the World Cup, South Africa left no room for doubt as they bulldozed Romania, firmly establishing themselves as frontrunners for the cup. Read more »
A High and Low for Africa at Rugby World Cup 2023
Host Nation France defeated Namibia 96-0 in the Pool A Rugby World Cup match on September 21, 2023, the Namibian reports.
Namibia was also beaten 52-8 by Italy in their first Pool A clash on Saturday, September 9. They went down to New Zealand's All Blacks in their second Pool A match on Friday, September 15, where they suffered another drubbing, with a 71-3 loss.
So far, Namibia lost all their Pool A matches. They face Uruguay in their final Pool A game on September 27, in Lyon.
On September 17, defending champions South Africa played Romania in their Pool B game, carving out a solid 76-0 win. The Springboks beat Scotland in their opening match in Marseille on Sunday, September 10.
The Springboks meet Ireland in their third Pool B game on Saturday, September 23 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
The Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis trophy in 1995, 2007 and 2019 and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with New Zealand's All Blacks as two of the most successful rugby teams with three Rugby World Cup titles each. Australia's Wallabies have two and England have two.
Namibia and South Africa are the only African teams in the tournament.
The final will be played on Saturday, October 28.
Andre Van der Bergh of Namibia is tackled by Charles Ollivon and Thibaud Flament of France during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between France and Namibia at Stade Velodrome on September 21, 2023 in Marseille, France.
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South Africa: Springboks' Chance to Run Riot
Scrolla, 15 September 2023
PICK OF THE SPORT: If you like tries, Dylan Bettencourt recommends tuning in for this coming World Cup weekend. Read more »
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South Africa: Boks Go With Four Scrumhalves Against Romania, but Concerns Grow Over Marx Injury
Daily Maverick, 14 September 2023
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made expected sweeping changes to his side to face Romania, but an undisclosed injury to star hooker Malcolm Marx is the major concern for the… Read more »
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South Africa: Bok Bulletin - Etzebeth Out for Seven to 10 Days After Injury, No Indication of Citing for Kriel
Daily Maverick, 11 September 2023
A shoulder injury to Eben Etzebeth doesn't initially appear too serious, while centre Jesse Kriel was not cited as of Monday afternoon. Read more »
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South Africa: Boks Make a World Cup Winning Statement
Scrolla, 10 September 2023
The Springboks have scorched their way to a statement-making win against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup. Read more »
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Africa: Rugby World Cup 2023 - Africa's Hopes Lie With South Africa and Namibia, for Now
The Conversation Africa, 6 September 2023
Two African teams have made it through to the 20 countries playing across four pools in the final stages of the 2023 men's Rugby World Cup: three-time champions South Africa… Read more »
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Southern Africa: How to Watch the Rugby World Cup for Free
Scrolla, 8 September 2023
We're big rugby fans at Scrolla.Africa - and we're not happy that everyone can't watch the Springboks defend the World Cup. Read more »
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South Africa: Go Bokke!
SAnews.gov.za, 8 September 2023
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has wished the three-time world champions, the Springboks, well as they participate in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read more »
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Namibia: Let the World Cup Begin
Namibian, 8 September 2023
The wait is finally over as the 2023 Rugby World Cup is due to kick-off tonight when two of the favourites, the host nation France, and three-time winners New Zealand go… Read more »
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South Africa: Let the Games Begin - Eight Matches That Will Shape the Rugby World Cup
Daily Maverick, 5 September 2023
Daily Maverick highlights the biggest matches of the Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool phase that could determine who qualifies for the playoffs. Four of them are on the opening weekend. Read more »
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South Africa: The Little Guy Who Became the World's Best Right Wing
Scrolla, 6 September 2023
Meet the Springboks: Cheslin Kolbe isn't just fast, writes Toby Shapshak, he's "blitzvinnig". Read more »
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South Africa: Canan Moodie - SA's New Frans Steyn
Scrolla, 1 September 2023
It's not often that rugby writers use the phrase "generational talent" but it has often been bandied about with reference to the 20-year-old wunderkind Canan Moodie. Read more »
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Africa: Meet the Man Hoping to Turn Rugby Into Africa's Favourite Sport
RFI, 27 August 2023
Only two African teams will be competing when the Rugby World Cup begins in France next month. Africa isn't known for a love of the sport, but the head of Rugby Africa, Herbert… Read more »
