Six Nations: Shift In Power
France will attempt to defend their Six Nations title in what will be interesting viewing for Springbok fans, Jon Cardinelli.
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February 9, 2026
De Villiers: Player movement is making world rugby more competitive
Springbok legend Jean de Villiers has applauded the recent Six Nations for showcasing how competitive global rugby has become at Test level, and how the shift of players between countries as well as between international clubs in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is enhancing this.
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March 23, 2024
De Villiers believes URC is helping to shape future of Test rugby
Jean de Villiers says the Vodacom United Rugby Championship is doing an incredible job of preparing a new generation of young players for the demands of Test rugby, and that this past weekend’s Six Nations action was another prime example of this.
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February 13, 2024
Damian de Allende is tackled by Ben Youngs and Jonny May of England
Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship
Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton both concede it is inevitable that the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours.
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April 18, 2022
Damian de Allende charges towards Ethan Blackadder of New Zealand
De Allende joins calls for Boks to stay in Rugby Champs
Damian de Allende says he hopes the Springboks don’t move away from the unique challenge of playing in the Rugby Championship anytime soon amid links of a switch to the Six Nations.
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March 30, 2022
Pieter-Steph du Toit is tackled by Sonny Bill Williams of New Zealand
PSDT shares thoughts on potential Rugby Champs exit
Pieter-Steph du Toit has given his opinion on speculation that the Springboks could leave the Rugby Championship to join the Six Nations in the near future.
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March 23, 2022
Makazole Mapimpi in action against Scotland in 2021
‘Celtic nations no match for Boks’
The Springboks playing in the Six Nations would all but kill off any hopes that the Celtic nations have of winning the competition.
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March 14, 2022
Antoine Dupont & Cheslin Kolbe
France coach: Kolbe as good as Dupont
France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes Cheslin Kolbe’s versatility makes him as “special” as the world’s best player, Antoine Dupont.
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March 5, 2022
The Springboks face the All Blacks' haka
Springboks leaving Rugby Champs would be ‘devastating’
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons says he hopes the Springboks turn down the Six Nations and stay in the Rugby Championship beyond 2025.
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February 23, 2022
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks sings the national anthem
SA Rugby commits to Sanzaar partnership
Sanzaar has announced that the Springboks will continue playing in the Rugby Championship until 2025, amid reports of a revival of the World Nations Championship concept.
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February 16, 2022