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Antoine Dupont celebrates France's victory at the end of the Nations Championship rugby match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France

France hold on for thrilling Nations Championship win over Boks

France clinched a dramatic 21-19 victory over world champions South Africa in the Nations Championship, withstanding late forward pressure to earn only their second win against the Springboks in 11 Tests.

Springbok scrumhalf Morne van Den Berg is tackled by Italian wing Paolo Odogwu during Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Turin

Bullish Boks will force their game on Les Bleus, says Krappie

Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant win over Italy.

Flyhalf Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu goes on the attack for the Springboks during their Nations Championship rugby clash against Italy in Turin
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Krappie and Sacha will be running the show for Boks in Paris

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South Africa's clash against France at the Stade de France.

SA's Damian Willemse is tackled by Italy's Monty Ioane during their Nations Championship rugby clash in Turin on Saturday
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Nations Championship could dilute World Cup rugby magic

The high-stakes Nations Championship promises elite clashes and a Twickenham finale, but fears grow that it could dilute the prestige of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Springbok wing Ethan Hooker celebrates after scoring a try against Italy in Turin

Nine-try Springboks demolish Italy in Nations Championship

The Springboks ran in nine tries to overwhelm an injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin


Springbok scrumhalf Morne "Krappies" van den Berg wants to put his hand up with a strong display against Italy in Turin on Saturday
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Krappies and Sacha ready to roar against the Azzurri

Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are ready to cement their halfback partnership as the Springboks take on Italy in Turin.

Lock Salmaan Moerat (with sweatband) is the only player in the group who will make his first appearance this season in the green and gold jersey on Saturday

Boks dare not underestimate struggling Italy — Rassie

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa cannot afford to underestimate Italy ahead of their Nations Championship clash in Turin, despite the Azzurri's winless run.

Damian Willemse in action  during the second  Test match between SA and New Zealand at the DHL Stadium on August 29 in Cape Town

Boks name seasoned team to tame Italy in Turin

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has selected an experienced 23-man squad to face Italy in Turin, with lock Salmaan Moerat making his season debut following injury.

Riley Norton (with ball) during a Stormers training session at the High Performance Centre in Cape Town

Boks call up young guns for Nations Championship

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship, balancing fresh talent with veteran experience.