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Who Will The Springboks Face At Rugby World Cup 2027?

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The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw is set to take place in just a couple of days, and the Springboks are ready. But the Springboks might also prefer to avoid certain nations in their pool ... like host nation Australia, for example.

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2 Dec 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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