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André the Giant goes hybrid

Keo and Zels give a taste of André Esterhuizen’s hybrid abilities as STECO and Ryobi show how power and versatility can change the game.

Keo and Zels give a taste of André Esterhuizen’s hybrid abilities as STECO and Ryobi show how power and versatility can change the game. #STECO
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Nché injury concern headlining Bok casualty list ahead of Scotland clash at Loftus

Rassie Erasmus is sweating over the fitness of Ox Nché, Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and André Esterhuizen ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship match against Scotland at Loftus, after all four picked up injuries during or before the 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park.

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Quan Horn at 10, two uncapped starters — Boks open 2026 against a loaded Bab's side

Quan Horn starts at flyhalf, Riley Norton and Carlu Sadie get their first senior run-outs, and the Barbarians arrive with Robertson, Perenara and Duhan van der Merwe — Rugby365 previews Saturday's Gqeberha fixture with full teams and a prediction.

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Esterhuizen backs Horn experiment and relishes Baa-baas midfield battle

Esterhuizen previews the Barbarians clash, backing Quan Horn's surprise flyhalf start and flagging the Nankivell-Vakatawa midfield as a serious test — worth a look for anyone tracking the Nations Championship squad picture.

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Horn at 10, Am at 12 — Bok coaches back experiments with genuine intent

Erasmus and his staff are backing Horn at flyhalf and Am at inside centre not as stop-gap moves but as deliberate experiments with long-term squad utility in mind — Horn's dual-position value aids the 6/2 split, while Am's 12 trial is something Brown has been pushing since joining the setup.

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Quan Horn at 10: Squad management necessity or a glimpse of future utility?

Horn at flyhalf is partly injury-forced, partly deliberate — Erasmus wants a dual 10/15 option to unlock 6-2 bench splits, and the Barbarians match is his testing ground.

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