England, South Africa and Springboks
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Springbok prop Zachary Porthen says the Boks' live scrum sessions are tougher than Test matches as he prepares for Saturday's clash against England.
Rassie Erasmus celebrated his record-equalling 54th match as South Africa coach when his weakened side beat England 45-21 on Saturday in a Rugby Championship first-round match. Erasmus, whose coaching was a key factor in the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup triumphs of the Springboks,
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are out of the Springbok squad to face England early on Saturday evening. Unconfirmed reports emanating from the Springbok camp say that Paul de Villiers will start in place of Kolisi with Pieter Steph du Toit moving to lock. Cameron Hanekom will start in the seven jersey.
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