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The world champions will be able to use their explosive bench in the future after detractors wanted the Bomb Squad banned from rugby
World Rugby has decided not to ban the Springboks' famous 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench split, but as this opinion piece argues, even if they had, Rassie Erasmus would likely have found even more innovative tactical solutions to keep the world champions ahead of the game.
Discover how World Rugby's recent admission about the Springboks' bomb squad strategy could reshape rugby strategies worldwide.
The Springboks will have one more session against England’s juniors on Saturday before they take on Spain in a crucial Test next weekend
When the Springboks embark on their year-end tour to Europe, they will face a formidable challenge from France, the newly crowned Six Nations champions, rather than Ireland, whose recent successes may be overstated
A heated war of words has erupted between Irish and French rugby camps after France coach Fabien Galthie accused Ireland players of foul play in Antoine Dupont's devastating knee injury.
France's quarter-final defeat to the Springboks sparked controversy and tactical evolution, setting the stage for an electrifying rematch in November.
Tadgh Beirne's actions at a ruck injured Antoine Dupont's knee and he is likely to miss the Test against the Springboks in November
France captain Antoine Dupont faces months on the sidelines after confirming he tore knee ligaments during their crucial Six Nations victory over Ireland. The injury to the world's best scrum-half could impact France's title hopes.
France's commanding 42-27 victory over Ireland has put them on the brink of Six Nations glory, but their triumph was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to captain Antoine Dupont.
IOL rugby writer Mike Greenaway casts his eye over the United Rugby Championship and the Six Nations, and predicts the weekend's winners.
How is Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus' 'bomb squad' changing the game in the Six Nations.
France captain Antoine Dupont dismisses concerns over team dynamics as controversial selections Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou prepare for Six Nations return against Wales.
Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont makes his triumphant return to French rugby, bringing fresh energy and expertise to Les Bleus' Six Nations campaign.
French prosecutors have demanded jail terms of up to 14 years for three rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble, charged with the 2017 gang rape of a student.
An Argentine court has dismissed rape charges against two French international rugby players who were accused of assaulting a woman after a match in the country.