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          16hReuters

          Big-hearted de Klerk stands by Springboks' aerial tactics

          Faf de Klerk would make an unlikely Spiderman with his distinctive mane of blonde hair, but the South Africa scrumhalf does share one trait with the fictional superhero as a small man who packs a big punch.

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          15dSam Bruce

          Tall Order: Wallabies at last heed World Cup's tackle message

          Wallabies lock Rory Arnold is mindful of the need to lower his tackling height at the Rugby World Cup while coach Michael Cheika says his side have been working on a few different things to avoid further potentially match-turning yellow or red cards.

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          18dReuters

          Willemse at full-back as Springboks rotate for Canada

          Willemse was an injury replacement for centre Jesse Kriel, but has been selected in the No. 15 jersey in a back three that includes Warrick Gelant and Sbu Nkosi on the wings.

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          18dReuters

          All Blacks run rampant to thrash Namibia in Tokyo

          Defending champions New Zealand racked up the biggest points tally of the Rugby World Cup so far by running in 11 tries to hammer a spirited Namibia side 71-9 and charge back to the top of Pool B on Sunday.

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          20dSam Bruce

          Springboks need to polish attack to challenge Rugby World Cup rivals

          South Africa have more than enough firepower up front to handle prospective quarterfinal rivals. but they require far better clarity on their attacking strategy and execution to ensure physical dominance generates full capital, writes Sam Bruce.

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          20dReuters

          South Africa outmuscle Italy at Rugby World Cup

          South Africa ramped up the physicality to defeat Italy 49-3 in Shizuoka, crushing opponents reduced to 14 men for most of the second half and moving above them and New Zealand to the top of Rugby World Cup Pool B.

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          26dReuters

          Springboks overpower Namibia to open Rugby World Cup account

          There was only ever going to be one winner of the 'African derby', despite what Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus had termed his 'fringe' selection, and minnows Namibia simply could not cope with South Africa's physicality.

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          1495dESPN Staff

          The greatest shocks in Rugby World Cup history

          Following Japan's groundbreaking win over two-time champions South Africa, we take a look back at some of the other biggest upsets in the history of the Rugby World Cup.

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          29dCraig Dowd

          All Blacks' class shone through in battle of rugby superpowers

          Saturday night's blockbuster between the All Blacks and Springboks certainly didn't disappoint. New Zealand nailed their opportunities to take the win but don't write off South Africa just yet, Craig Dowd writes.

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          33dSam Bruce

          Another chapter writes itself into All Blacks-Springboks folklore

          This game must be remembered as one of the all-time great World Cup clashes, one that only adds to the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry that continues to deliver and may yet feature another chapter back in Yokohama on Nov. 2.

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          32dSam Bruce

          All Blacks thank Mo'unga but heap praise on Boks flyer Kolbe

          Cheslin Kolbe finished with a match-high 128 metres from nine runs with three clean breaks and having left no less than 11 defenders clutching at thin air, but he could not get the Springboks over the line in Yokohama.

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          33dReuters

          Two sparks of brilliance see New Zealand past South Africa

          Four minutes of first-half brilliance led an otherwise unconvincing New Zealand to a 23-13 victory over South Africa in a clash between two World Cup favourites on Saturday that never quite lived up to its billing.

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          34dESPN

          Rugby World Cup Week 2 preview: latest team lists, predictions

          After a huge opening weekend of action we kick into Week 2. With a game every day this week, there's plenty of action to keep you excited before the headline match Australia vs. Wales kicks off on Saturday. Read ahead for team lists and previews.

          2019 RankingsRugby Championship

          • Tries Scored
            1st 11 Tries
          • Points Difference
            = 1st 51 points

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