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 (C) looks for a gap during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

      Mo’unga chooses Japan over Bok showdown

      The Boks’ chances of becoming the first team to beat New Zealand at Eden Park since 1994 have been boosted by news that All Blacks negotiations to recall playmaker Richie Mo’unga have stalled.

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