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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Lukhanyo buzzing for second coming

Lukhanyo Am is ready to provide a timely reminder of his qualities as he prepares for his first Test match for the Springboks since last August.

Rassie: This is no Bok ‘B-team’

Rassie Erasmus is adamant that the 23-man Springbok squad selected for the historic Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein is not a “B-team”.

Portugal's loosehead prop Francisco Fernandes (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Fiji and Portugal at the Stade de Toulouse in Toulouse, southwestern France on October 8, 2023.

Watch: Portugal fry Flying Fijians

Portugal sent a message of intent at the 2023 World Cup with a historic first tournament win in their final pool match against Fiji.

Rassie backs rookies to right the wrongs

Rassie Erasmus has backed the seven debutants to see the Springboks bounce back from a disappointing result against Ireland when they tackle Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Crocked Boks count cost of Ireland series

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed at least three veterans will miss the 2024 Rugby Championship opener in Australia after suffering injuries in the second Test against Ireland.

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Moerat to captain new-look Boks

Salmaan Moerat will captain the Springboks for the first time as seven players are set to make their Test debuts in the historic first-ever clash with Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Mchunu to release the beast on Portugal

Ntuthuko Mchunu has emphasised his desire to write his own story as the Springbok prop returns to the venue of his Test debut to tackle Portugal on Saturday.

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New-look Boks eager to reignite in Bloem

The Springboks are targeting a return to their high standards when a new-look team tackles Portugal in the first-ever Test between the nations in Bloemfontein.

Rassie to recall Manie

Manie Libbok will be recalled to run a Springbok backline that features just one debutant in the historic Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Kolisi back for Ireland series

Siya Kolisi has been named in a 39-man Springbok squad that features four uncapped players for the Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland.