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Springboks announce World Cup squad

The South African Rugby side to go to Japan was confirmed on Monday

Bryan Habana announced that he is retiring after 123 Test appearances.

The tries that defined Habana

The record-breaking wing will be remembered as one of South Africa’s greatest rugby players

The Springboks will be hoping to erase the memories of the 2016 year-end tour horror show when they take on giant slayers Ireland on Saturday

Boks, All Blacks aim to quash Northern rebellion

The upstart Europeans fuel a rare unity among the traditional Rugby Championship rivals

Jean de Villiers underwent a scope on Sunday morning

All Blacks secure victory over arch rivals Springboks

Securing a 38-27 win, New Zealand retains the Rugby Championship title in their game at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.

Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and Australia in the Rugby Championship comes with the Boks on a high. (AFP)

Australia win buoys underdog Boks in Auckland

The Springboks are prepared for what they call the "ultimate challenge" against the All Blacks after their historic win over Australia.

Argentina’s Los Pumas wing Juan Imhoff is tackled by New Zealand’s All Blacks scrum half Aaron Smith

All Blacks demolish Pumas to clinch Championship title

New Zealand ran in seven tries to crush Argentina 54-15 Saturday and win the inaugural Rugby Championship title with a game to spare.

New Zealand’s Cory Jane is tackled by Argentina’s Horado Aguila during the Investec International Championship rugby match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington

Brave Pumas beat by uninspired All Blacks

The All Blacks struggled to a 21-5 victory over a gallant Argentina at Westpac Stadium to remain unbeaten in the Rugby Championship.

South African Frans Steyn fights for the ball with Argentina’s Nicolas Vergallo

Springboks down new-comers Argentina

South Africa have defeated debutants Argentina 27-6 at Newlands in Cape Town in their Rugby Championship first round match.

New Zealand All Blacks’ Cory Jane

All Blacks charge into Championship with win over Wallabies

New Zealand have kicked off the inaugural Rugby Championship with a convincing 27-19 win over Australia.

Boks to take on Argentina in new Championship Test

Boks to take on Argentina in new Championship Test

Sanzar has announced the Boks will face the Pumas in their first match of the Castle Rugby Championship, a replacement tournament for the Tri-Nations.