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'Springboks have not been consistent in selection for six years'

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'Springboks have not been consistent in selection for six years'
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Former Springboks captain John Smit discusses the challenges head coach Rassie Erasmus faces in maintaining team consistency ahead of the 2026 Rugby World Cup. Smit notes that while Erasmus's rotation policy has been successful, the upcoming schedule against top-tier rivals makes squad selection increasingly difficult.

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Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and former South Africa captain John Smit.

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