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The Springbok’s New Season: A Blend of Experience and Fresh Talent

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The new lineup of the Springboks, featuring a blend of experienced players and fresh talent, aims to prepare for the Wales Test, with no participation from Europe, the UK, and Irelandbased players. Rassie Erasmus, the Springbok coach, emphasizes the importance of introducing new players while building for the future and is optimistic about the potential of the young players to step up to toptier international rugby. The team will face a range of formidable opponents in the 2024 season, including Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Hugo Broos’s Strategic Squad Selection For Upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

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Coach Hugo Broos surprised many with his squad selection for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, including Sibongiseni Mthethwa from Kaizer Chiefs. The rest of the elite squad comes from Mamelodi Sundowns, with eight players selected. The team faces a daunting challenge, with their first match against Benin on November 18th, 2023, followed by an away game against Rwanda on November 21st. The Bafana Bafana team will need two positive results from their first group C matches to advance to the 48team FIFA World Cup in 2026.