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How The Springboks Are Affected by New World Rugby Laws

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World Rugby, well intentioned, has introduced fresh proposals around player welfare, limiting the number of matches a professional rugby player can play each year. How will this affect the Springboks? What will this mean for South African rugby? And will this even get off the ground? In this episode Peter examines the pros and cons behind this latest move by rugby's world governing body.

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13 Oct 2025 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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