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SA Rugby will convene a strategic planning session before the end of July to address player welfare concerns stemming from the year-round schedule conflict between the URC/Champions Cup calendar and the Rugby Championship, amid rumours of a potential Champions Cup withdrawal.

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Springboks open inaugural Nations Championship against England at Ellis Park

The Springboks face England at Ellis Park in 50 days to open the inaugural Nations Championship.

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Du Toit: Scrummaging against Ox Nche in training is harder than Test rugby

Du Toit says Bok scrum training — going up against Nche, Steenekamp and Venter — is harder than Test rugby, and breaks down the technical and physical differences between loosehead and tighthead that explain why South Africa's scrum is built the way it is.

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400 games, still proving himself: Why Willie le Roux deserves his flowers

As Le Roux hits 400 first-class appearances, Brenden Nel makes the overdue case for recognising a generational career that was built the hard way — and argues the South African public still hasn't given him his proper due.

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400 games and still proving doubters wrong — the Willie le Roux story deserves more respect

Nel profiles Willie le Roux on the eve of his 400th first-class game, arguing that a career built on club rugby grit, self-funded academy fees, and a chip-on-the-shoulder mentality deserves far greater recognition than it typically receives. Le Roux's own quotes — on still feeling like he has to prove himself at 101 caps — are the centrepiece.

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Wales name 48-man Nations Championship squad with six uncapped players, Rassie's Boks among summer opponents

Steve Tandy names a 48-man Wales squad for the Nations Championship, featuring six uncapped players including England U20 back-rower Kane James, with the Springboks among their summer opponents.

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Hanekom returns to form as Bulls demolish Zebre — full player ratings

Hanekom's 9/10 performance signals a timely return to form, while Moodie's mixed outing encapsulates his inconsistent season — Planet Rugby's full ratings from the Bulls' big Loftus win break down who's pushing for Bok relevance and who still has work to do.