{
  "id": 4633076,
  "title": "Rassie Erasmus opts for consistency in Springbok selection for third RGR Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rassie-erasmus-opts-for-consistency-in-springbok-selection-for-third",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/2026-08-31-erasmus-opts-for-consistency-in-selection-for-third-rgr-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus opted for continuity in selection for the third Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday, making only four changes and one positional switch to his starting team for the clash.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Why these 5 Springbok players are in the spotlight in second Test against All Blacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/why-these-5-springbok-players-are-in-the-spotlight-in-second-test",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:57:43.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}