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South African Rugby Champions Go Back-To-Back

I'll admit off the bat, that I am the most casual rugby fan in the world, and by many fans standards, I am the worst type of fan because I am a Springboks supporter.

Don't let that take away from what this South African team just accomplished though, and to help you understand the context under which this team is representing the country, is a task that can't be accomplished in one blog post.

South Africa is a country with an economy that is dying and the gap in wealth inequality is getting bigger and bigger, with an infastructure that is falling apart, and a government unable to manage the administrative, financial headaches of governance.

Basically, these Springboks are the only good thing happening in South Africa.

Packed in to the pre-meal, and way before any of these current players was ever a Springbok, is the history of South Africa itself and what the Springboks represented for the ruling Apartheid government pre-1994, and the liberation of Black South Africans since.

This is not a piece to sway people in to believing in the Springboks as a story of racial intergration and tranformation.

Rather something to help you understand the kind of hurdles every player on the team deals with, and the amount of personal discipline it takes to always put the team and winning first.

In the years to come, books will be written about how these guys had to pull together even in the most trying of times, and Siya Kholisi as the captain of a team that has accomplished the greatest feat in the sport's history.

To help you understand what this team has accomplished, South Africa came in to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as defending champions after winning the 2019 World Cup, only lost 1 game the entire tournament, and won our last 3 games all by 1 point margins.

This is not a Rugby team. This is sporting greatness and excellence. They'll go down as legends of the sport. All of them, every member of both the 2019 and 2023 squads.

Every one of these players had big moments in big games and situations where we absolutely needed it.

Handre Pollard's cool headedness was evident throughout the tournament, with his kick to win the semi-final against England being his most immense.

Eben Etzebeth setting the tone with physicality, always promptly followed by Mbongeni Mbonambi, Franco Mostert and Duane Vermeulen, Ox Nche, Deon Fourie and Kwagga Smith, and this group changed the game in that semi-final.

Pieter-Steph Du Toit's man of the match performance in the final was arguably the best any Springbok has ever played in a final. Cheslin Kolbe's charge down and block against France. Manie Libbok's sublime no-look kick against Scotland.

Everyone had big moments or big performances at key times.

I have grown attached to this team in a way I have never been attached to a Rugby team.

South Africa's 1995 World Cup victory represented the intention to change with the inclusion of the legendary Chester Williams. In 2007 it was a story of how that change had bred a new generation of winners represented by Byran Habana. The 2019 World Cup in Japan represented a transformation complete with the champions being captained by a Black player for the first time.

This however is not a chapter of the story that needs a transformation narrative.

As a group these players have transcended that. They represent the pinnacle of the sport. The highest level of achievement possible, and our heach coach Rassie Erasmus, the man who masteminded both our victories, all the while challenging the sports's conventions, pushing boundraries, and always keeping the Boks one step ahead.

Growing up Bryan Habana was the most recognisable player in the sport, and I even have a photograph I took of him on my Instagram, but this group, and this captain, with those forwards and those wings, yeah they've now surpassed any South African team, and that's no easy thing to do.

Even more difficult than that is restoring some feeling of national pride at a time when it's becoming harder to create reasons for that.

Thank you to the Boks, they will never be forgotten.

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All Blacks v Springboks: The Rugby Championship will take place in Auckland.

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All Blacks v Springboks: The Rugby Championship will take place in Auckland.

This Saturday at 8 a.m. All Blacks v Springboks Rugby on Sky Sports, watch the Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa.

England vs. France, Ireland vs. England, New Zealand vs. Australia, Munster vs. Leinster, and Scotland vs. England are just a few examples of great rugby rivalry. But for many, the matchup between New Zealand and South Africa comes in first.

This Saturday’s matchup between the All Blacks and the Springboks will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action at 8:05 a.m. It is widely regarded as the main matchup of the shortened 2023 Rugby Championship season.

The Rugby Championship 2023 fixtures | All Blacks Rugby Championship Schedule 2023

In their 103 previous encounters, the All Blacks have 61 victories, the Springboks 38, and four ties. But statistics don’t do their competition and relationship credit in the slightest.

Growing up in South Africa and choosing rugby as your sport of choice meant hopes of playing against one team: The All Blacks, as former Springbok wing Ashwin Willemse explained to Sky Sports a few years ago.

We all grew up in a country were playing in a Test match against the All Blacks was the one game that we all desired to experience.

How to watch All Blacks v Springboks | South Africa vs. New Zealand

All Blacks v Springboks Rugby on Sky Sports Action will broadcast every match of the Rugby Championship. Sky Sports can be added to existing plans for an additional £24 per month, or subscriptions can start at £20 per month. Fans may also watch the action live through the Sky Sports app and website.

Those who don’t have access to Sky Sports may still watch All Blacks vs boks game on NowTV, which offers daily and monthly passes starting at £11.98/day for Sky Sports channels.

All Blacks v Springboks Squad

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Telea, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tamaiti Williams, Nepo Laulala, Tupou Vaa’i, Dalton Papali’i, Finlay Christie, Braydon Ennor, Caleb Clarke.

South Africa: Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Damian Willemse, Faf de Klerk, Jasper Wiese, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth (c), Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff.

Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Thomas du Toit, Vincent Koch, RG Snyman, Pieter Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok.

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Springboks: 10 survivors from 2019 also start the 2023 final

The Springboks will defend their Rugby World Cup crown on Saturday against New Zealand. 10 players who started the final in 2019 in Japan will take the field from the start in Paris against the All Blacks. ICYMI: Every RWC winner since 1987 Springboks survivors Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Siyamthanda Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Faf de Klerk, Handre Pollard,…

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Kitshoff to join team-mate Malherbe in becoming most-capped players in Stormers history

Kitshoff to join team-mate Malherbe in becoming most-capped players in Stormers history

Steven Kitshoff. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images) Steven Kitshoff will draw level with his front row partner Frans Malherbe as the most-capped players in Stormers history when he runs out against ASM Clermont Auvergne in their Champions Cup opener on Saturday. Malherbe has not made the trip to France as he has been allowed to rest following an arduous campaign with the…

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Stick excited for Kolbes return forward of Dublin showdown: He is a world-class participant

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is wanting ahead to seeing what Cheslin Kolbe does at fullback on Saturday. Kolbe returns to the Springbok set-up after being sidelined with a damaged jaw for months. The Springboks look to avenge top-ranked Eire of their Take a look at on the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is worked up about having World Cup-winning star Cheslin Kolbe again forward of Saturday’s Take a look at towards Eire in Dublin. Kolbe returns to the Springboks after being sidelined for months with a damaged jaw.  LIVE | On tour with the Springboks Kolbe begins at fullback because the Springboks kick off their European tour on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, the place they face the top-ranked staff on the planet, Eire. Stick admits that the Springboks are wanting ahead to see Kolbe return within the inexperienced and gold. “It is good to have Cheslin again – he is a world-class participant, he’s skilful, he has a giant coronary heart, and we all know what he can do,” mentioned Stick. “The plan was at all times to arrange him as back-up for Willie (le Roux), and in the event you have a look at the expertise between him and Makazole Mapimpi and what Kurt-Lee (Arendse) brings, now we have a great stability within the again three, and we’re excited to see what they’ll do.” READ | How a thrashing in Eire 5 years in the past ignited Springbok revival: ‘We’ll always remember what occurred’ It is the primary time the 2 sides have met since 11 November 2017, when Eire crushed the Springboks 38-3. When quizzed concerning the menace the hosts’ halfback pairing of scrumhalf Conor Murray – who will earn play his a centesimal Take a look at for the Irish this weekend – and Johnny Sexton would pose. “Their halfbacks management their recreation effectively, they usually draw so much from Johnny’s presence,” mentioned Stick. “However that mentioned our precedence will likely be to execute our recreation plan effectively as a result of they may most likely wish to maintain the ball as a lot as doable, that means we will probably be vital for us to impose our recreation plan within the match.” Kick-off is at 19:30 SA time. Groups: Eire 15 Hugo Keenan; 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Mack Hansen; 10 Johnny Sexton (captain), 9 Conor Murray; 8 Caelan Doris; 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony; 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne; 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter Substitutes: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Kieran Treadwell, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Jamison Gibson-Park, 22 Joey Carbery, 23 Stuart McCloskey. Springboks 15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff Substitutes: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Deon Fourie, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Faf de Klerk, 23 Willie le Roux Originally published at Irvine News HQ

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Wat?   Self Portrait en I am in training Don’t kiss me van Claude Cahun en Me as Cahun Holding a Mask of My Face en Me as Madame and Monsieur Duchamp door Gillian Wearing

Waar?   Tentoonstelling De tranen van Eros: Moesman – Surrealisme en de seksen in het Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Wanneer?   7 juli 2020

De Franse kunstenares Claude Cahun (1894-1954) werd geboren als Lucy Schwob. Als jonge vrouw koos zij haar nieuwe geslachtsneutrale naam. Haar geliefde (en stiefzuster) Suzanne Malherbe nam eveneens een andere naam aan en ging voortaan als Marcel Moore door het leven.

“”Mannelijk? Vrouwelijk? Het hangt af van de situatie”, schreef Cahun in 1930. “Onzijdig is het enige geslacht dat altijd bij me past.” De vele zelfportretten tonen de kunstenares in allerlei gedaanten, zowel mannelijk als vrouwelijk. De genderrol wordt als een masker op- en afgezet.

Een van de werken van Cahun, ‘I am in training Don’t kiss me’ inspireerde een hedendaagse kunstenares, die ook veelvuldig speelt met identiteiten en genderrollen: Gilian Wearing. Ik zag voor het eerst werk van haar op de tentoonstelling ‘Ruis! Frans Hals anders’ in het Frans Hals Museum (Hal) in Haarlem. Daar hingen zelfportretten als Robert Mapplethorpe en als Diane Arbus. Hier in Utrecht hangt ‘Me as Cahun Holding a Mask of My Face’, een fascinerend spel met identiteiten. Een ander werk van Wearing op deze tentoonstelling is ‘Me as Madame and Monsieur Duchamp. Mevrouw of meneer, het lijkt slechts een kwestie van een ander masker opzetten.

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Quade Cooper denies Barbarians commitment

Quade Cooper denies Barbarians commitment

Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper denies he agreed to play for the Dave Rennie-coached Barbarians against Samoa in London in late November despite the invitational side announcing his selection. Cooper and South African forwards Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe were the latest players announced for the November 27 clash. The Barbarians said Cooper would join fellow Wallabies Len Ikitau, Nic…

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Boks Ireland Rugby 2022: Return of the Kolbe at fullback for Springboks

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Boks Ireland Rugby 2022: Return of the Kolbe at fullback for Springboks

The Springboks Ireland Rugby Game for the 27th time on Saturday, 5 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland takes on world champions South Africa in an autumn international this weekend. Here’s all you need to know about the match.

It was a tough game and a low point for us as a team. But it was five years ago. (Saturday) is still going to be a really tough challenge, but hopefully it will be a better day at the office.

Where and when is it on Boks Ireland Rugby?

Saturday’s Boks v Ireland Rugby match takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with a 5.30pm kick-off.

Kick-off is at 19:30 (SA time).

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Where can I watch Boks vs Ireland Rugby match?

The Boks vs Ireland Rugby game will be shown live on Virgin Media Two with coverage starting at 4.30pm. It will also be streamed on the Virgin Media Player.

Springboks vs Ireland Rugby Match Preview

The first clash between the two proud rugby-playing nations took place almost exactly 116 years ago when on 26 November 1906 South Africa won 15-12 at the Balmoral Showgrounds in Belfast.

In the 26 Tests played to date, South Africa have won 18 with Ireland emerging victorious on seven occasions.

There has been one draw (8-8 in 1970 at Landsdowne Road in Dublin).

Of those 26 Tests played, 16 have been held in Ireland.

Read More: How to watch New Zealand All Blacks vs Wales Rugby Northern Tour 2022

Rugby Game Today Fixtures

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER

Italy v Samoa (1pm, Stadio Plebiscito)

Scotland v Fiji (1pm, BT Murrayfield)

Wales v New Zealand (3.15pm, Principality Stadium)

Ireland v South Africa (5.30pm, Aviva Stadium)

France v Australia (8pm, Stade de France)

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER

England v Argentina (2.15pm, Twickenham)

Springbok team to play Ireland: Cheslin Kolbe; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimipi; Damian Willemse, Jaden Hendrikse; Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff.

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Deon Fourie, Kwagga Smith; Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux.

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Boks to shrug off 2017 revenge: We plan to provide every thing towards Eire

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi dismissed any doubt that this new-look South African staff shall be exacting revenge on Eire. The final time the 2 sides met, the Springboks suffered a 38-3 defeat to Eire in Dublin in 2017. Kolisi vows that the Springboks will do every thing potential to beat the world’s top-ranked staff. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shot down options that South Africa see Saturday’s Check as a revenge match after their heavy defeat in Dublin in 2017. The reigning World Cup champions, Springboks, kick off their European tour on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, the place they face the top-ranked staff on the earth, Eire. It is the primary time the 2 sides have met since 11 November 2017, when Eire crushed the Springboks 38-3. LIVE | On tour with the Springboks Kolisi was happy with the inspiration laid this week and said that they are prepared for the Irish problem. “We have educated nicely. Our preparation has been good, and we have had a productive week,” stated Kolisi. “Clearly, taking part in on the Aviva Stadium goes to be a problem, however we now have to adapt as a staff simply as opposition sides must adapt once they come to South Africa.” Requested if the ghosts of their 38-3 defeat towards Eire 5 years in the past had been at the back of their minds, Kolisi says they vow to provide every thing this weekend. “We touched on the final match we performed towards Eire right here and searching again, it was one of many darkest days for us, however it is a new staff, and we need to construct on what we now have completed this 12 months,” stated Kolisi. “We’re the third-ranked staff on the earth and they’re No 1, and we plan to provide every thing towards them.” Kolisi stated whereas a victory would require an efficient efficiency throughout, he singled out the breakdowns and defence as two important areas within the match. “The breakdown goes to massive this weekend should you take a look at their unfastened forwards and locks and likewise what they’ve completed towards us up to now,” stated Kolisi. “Eire are a staff that may go for 15 phases or extra, however we belief our defence, and we now have to guarantee that we’re efficient and disciplined in that space.” Kick-off is at 19:30 SA time. Groups: Eire 15 Hugo Keenan; 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Mack Hansen; 10 Johnny Sexton (captain), 9 Conor Murray; 8 Caelan Doris; 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony; 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne; 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter Substitutes: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Kieran Treadwell, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Jamison Gibson-Park, 22 Joey Carbery, 23 Stuart McCloskey. Springboks 15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff Substitutes: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Deon Fourie, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Faf de Klerk, 23 Willie le Roux Originally published at Irvine News HQ