What a return for the Rugby Championship in 2025!
The Wallabies produced a win for the ages, knocking off the Springboks in essentially the most unlikely of outcomes as they put to mattress a 62-year winless run in Johannesburg, whereas the All Blacks fought off the wobbles to place Argentina away.
Can the Wallabies make extra historical past in South Africa or will the Springboks make a press release in Cape City? And may the Pumas bounce again in Buenos Aires?
Learn on as we deliver you the newest group information beneath and stay up for the Spherical 1 clashes.
Saturday, August 23
South Africa vs. Australia, DHL Stadium, Cape City, 1.10am AEST [3:10am NZST, 5:10pm RSA, 12:10pm ARG]
Springboks: Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe, Handre Pollard, Grant Williams; Jean-Lu du Preez, Franco Mostert, Marco van Staden, Ruan Nortje, RG Snyman, Thomas du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche
Replacements: Marcus van der Merwe, Boan Venter, Wilco Louw, Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach, Sach Feinberg Mngomezulu
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Group information: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made a raft of modifications following his aspect’s capitulation in Johannesburg, with 10 new faces within the beginning aspect. The largest of these are the inclusion of veterans Handre Pollard, Damian de Allende and Willie le Roux within the backline, whereas RG Snyman and Ruan Nortje type a brand new locking mixture. Erasmus has additionally opted for a 6-2 break up on the bench.
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Argentina vs. New Zealand, Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires, 7:10am AEST [9:10am NZST, 11:10pm RSA, 6:10pm ARG]
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