The Springboks now have their backs to the wall after the wheels came off in Mendoza. Following a shaky performance against Argentina last night, the Springboks now have an uphill climb if they are to claim their first ever Rugby Championship title and coach Rassie Erasmus believes he should be the one shouldering the blame for the dismal showing.
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Rassie Erasmus welcomes the blame for Springboks’ “terrible” performance
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World Rugby rankings, the Springboks remain outside top five
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The All Blacks have stretched their lead in front, while the Boks stay put. The Springboks have stayed put in the World Rugby Rankings, despite opening their Rugby Championship campaign on a winning note.
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A step back to Super Rugby News: 4 SA players in this year’s Team of the Season
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The system used to determine who made the cut has sparked some debate. Following the conclusion of the 2018 edition of Super Rugby last weekend, SANZAAR has named its Super Rugby Team of the Season with only one player from champions, the Crusaders cracking the nod.
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Rugby News:- Springboks vs Argentina: Preview, team news, kick off and live stream
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The Springboks will be eyeing a bonus-point win first up against the Pumas. Rassie Erasmus faces another big test as the Rugby Championship kicks off on Saturday, with the Springboks opening their campaign against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
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Rugby News:- Durban Test: ‘Movie’ Rassie must try to avoid
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Cape Town – Dry, cool, benign breeze … so far, so good on the weather radar for conditions in often fickle Durban when South Africa launch their Rugby Championship 2018 campaign against Argentina on Saturday (17:05)
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Rugby News:- Lions and Saracens man, Ethienne Reynecke out of ICU after suffering stroke
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The former Lions and Saracens man still remains heavily sedated, but encouraging news is that he is out of ICU. Former Lions and Saracens hooker Ethienne Reynecke is out of intensive care, Sport24 reports.
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Eben Etzebeth to start in Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
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Rassie has indicated that he’s keen to give the 26-year old a run of about 60 minutes. Stormers lock Eben Etzebeth is set to feature in the Springboks Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, despite not having made a competitive appearance since November last year.
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