In 1995, South Africa hosted the rugby World Cup, coinciding with the election of Nelson Mandela as the country’s first black president. Historically, the national rugby union team—the Springboks, ...

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Benhard Janse van Rensburg's England selection stirs debate as his father reveals the motive behind the Bristol Bears star's ...

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