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Springbok set to receive Etzebeth sized boost

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth is set to return to training this week but South Africa could be without Warren Whiteley against Scotland on Saturday.

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Etzebeth limped out of the Springboks’ opening November Test against England with an ankle injury and it was feared his tour was over.

The damage done was not as bad as first feared and although the lock missed the dramatic win over France last weekend, he could feature at Murrayfield.

Rassie Erasmus revealed that number eight Whiteley may not be fit to take on Gregor Townsend’s side.

Whiteley hurt his calf at Stade de France, while props Vincent Koch and Frans Malherbe are expected to play despite suffering knocks in Paris.

Bongi Mbonambi’s last-gasp try snatched a 29-26 win over Les Bleus on Saturday.

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NB 8 minutes ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

That always helps😁

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YeowNotEven 16 minutes ago
Rieko Ioane to join Leinster in bombshell move

That’s the point. You should watch Leinster bro, Razor getting taking to school by Leinster rugby at how to use Jordie.

It would be very unwise to dismiss this out of some superiority complex.

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RedWarriors 16 minutes ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

I remember even JGP slicing a clearance from a prime angle just inside his 22. The LaRochelle pressure eventually seemed to compound the errors which had occurred the eyar before to some degree. I don’t think that was present last year and I do believe Leinster punched above their weight in the Toulouse final and almost nicked it.

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RedWarriors 20 minutes ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

The Namibian who injured Dupont had hit him a few times before half time. Looked like it was only a matter of time before he mistimed and hurt him. No conspiracy just an enforcer. I was stunned when Galthie sent Dupont out after half time. Was he not watching the match?

Sure Dupont might not want the cotton wool treatment but that was not the time to make some point of honour by staying on. I blame Galthie.

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RedWarriors 26 minutes ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

The issue isn’t seen at Test level at all. Ireland won 17 matches in a row beating the top 6 nations each twice in the most competitive era at the top in International rugby history. THis included two test wins in NZ. Where are these famous meltdowns? Name them please?

Youre accusations of arrogance and disrespect are just nonsense. Results show that Leinster and Toulouse are serious competitors on both fronts over many years. That is not disparaging to teams who take both competitions seriously. Its just an statement of fact and a kudos to both. As I stated Leinster need a brilliant B team to put themselves in a situation where they don’t have to overly prioritize the Champions Cup at the expense of the URC. THe results in SA and their URC league performance show that they are there now. Youre argument that Leinster were arrogant on occasions for not prioritizing the higher copmpetition over the lower one is bizarre. Have you not seen Bulls and Saracens been panned for disrespecting the champions league? Ofcourse Leinster and any Irish team would prioritize the CC and anyone who doesnt should, Bizarre angle on your part.

You talk about a Leinster meltdown and psyche again with no evidence. Leinster have been head and shoulders above anyone else in the URC. Do you understand how difficult it is to then make the massive jump in standard to win a CC? Ask the likes of PSG in France whose record in the Champions League is deplorable. But Leinster get to finals or thereabouts almost every year.

Don’t but it. Not sure anyone will be buying the lazy ‘arrogant’ attacks on Leinster. People can see how humble and hard working they are.

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AH 39 minutes ago
Leinster boss outlines reasons for signing 'world-class' Rieko Ioane

He’s hardly going to say ‘I’ve made a dud deal here, I should have signed Manu’

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Tom 1 hour ago
Is Spain rugby's next great superpower?

Very much hope so!

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Nik 1 hour ago
Rieko Ioane to join Leinster in bombshell move

JGP joined Leinster in 2016. In that time Leinster have won the URC 4 times and the Champions Cup once. 5 winners medals maximum if he played in each final, he didn't.

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

Sbu Nkosi, Aphine Dyantyi, Chiliboy Ralepelle and Elton Jantjies… they’d prove it no worries for ya. Is it only the factual stuff you struggle with???


That’s just between the last two world cups, also!


Nkosi even played for, yep… the CHEETAHS! That’s hilarious


If you are not aware of Pienaar’s comments then you’ve obviously just started to watch the sport from 2019.


Again, be clear on Ireland. As we are or as doped addled monsters?

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

Explain Ireland’s 4 wins from their last 5 recent record then?


Is that just a paradox?

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IkeaBoy 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

Always about the bums with you…

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TM44 2 hours ago
Leinster boss outlines reasons for signing 'world-class' Rieko Ioane

I'm sure that Leinster, & indeed Irish fans, will be happy about this! 😂

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Ed the Duck 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

Even IF you’re correct in that assertion, you’ve sidestepped my point on how Ireland does not, and never have, compared in any way to the Boks physical style! Other than poorly ofc…

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Ed the Duck 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

So BOD is blowing out his arse then is he?

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Ed the Duck 2 hours ago
Jacques Nienaber's Galactico recruits are driving Leinster towards a fifth star

So “What’s in their DNA was likely very different to what was in their urine samples.” is truth, and you can prove that can you?


And stop obfuscating and backtracking on Ireland…

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JJB 2 hours ago
Leinster boss outlines reasons for signing 'world-class' Rieko Ioane

Be good for him

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CN 2 hours ago
Rising England star Millie David not ruling out country switch

Totally agree, I also wonder if it is best to remain silent until you have made your choice for numerous reasons

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Chris929 3 hours ago
Rising England star Millie David not ruling out country switch

obviously each player has to make their own decision about what nationality they feel they are. I dont think right now she would get into the australian team either-wing is one of their strongest areas,especially with their 7s stars also putting themselves up for WC selection. you do sometimes have to be patient,keep improving and selection will then come if you good enough.

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