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LISTEN | Test of character for Springboks ahead of RWC

With just less than a month before the Springboks launch their Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland in Marseille, the Boks face an uphill battle as three senior players look likely to miss the tournament.

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, coach Jacques Nienaber and the squad sing the national anthem during the World Cup squad announcement and capping ceremony at MultiChoice City in Randburg on August 8 2023.
SA PRIDE: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, coach Jacques Nienaber and the squad sing the national anthem during the World Cup squad announcement and capping ceremony at MultiChoice City in Randburg on August 8 2023. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

With just less than a month before the Springboks launch their Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland in Marseille, the Boks face an uphill battle as three senior players look likely to miss the tournament.

Daron Mann chats to rugby analyst Robbi Kempson as they reflect on Jacques Nienaber’s squad selection.

Previous world cup winners Lukhanyo AM (Center), flyhalf Handre Pollard and lock Lood de Jager have been placed on standby with six other players.

“It is pretty much going to be a difficult one for us and every game will become a big game,” says Kempson.

Listen for more: 👇

LISTEN | Test of character for Springboks ahead of RWC With just less than a month before the Springboks launch their Rugby World Cup title defence against Scotland in Marseille, the Boks face an uphill battle as three senior players look likely to miss the tournament. In this episode, Daron Mann chats to rugby analyst Robbi Kempson as they reflect on Jacques Nienaber’s squad selection. Previous world cup winners Lukhanyo AM (Center), flyhalf Handre Pollard and lock Lood de Jager have been placed on standby with six other players. “It is pretty much going to be a difficult one for us and every game will become a big game,” says Kempson. Listen for more: 👇

Posted by Daily Dispatch on Friday, August 11, 2023

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