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  "id": 5766521,
  "title": "LIVE UPDATES | Scrum row adds heat to Springboks’ third Test against All Blacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/live-updates-scrum-row-adds-heat-to-springboks-third-test-against-all",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/springboks/2026-09-05-live-updates-scrum-row-adds-heat-to-springboks-third-test-against-all-blacks/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The third Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks looms large, with fireworks expected both on the field and beyond, as the two rugby giants clash in South Africa. This week has seen a flurry of activity in South African rugby, from a plane crash to a heated verbal exchange involving the New Zealand coach, Dave Rennie, who accused the Springboks of deliberately walking during scrums. Springboks head coach, Rassie Erasmus, refused to back down and fiercely defended his forwards. The already fiery rivalry between the two teams is expected to reach new heights, with both sides urged to leave the theatrics behind and focus on the true essence of the game. The series, currently tied at 1-1 after the Springboks' victory in Cape Town, will continue in Johannesburg on Saturday, with the final test set for Baltimore, USA, the following week.",
  "summary": "Follow live updates, team news, build-up and reaction as the Springboks and All Blacks prepare to face off in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at FNB Stadium on Saturday.",
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        "title": "South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/south-africa-finish-strongly-to-take-2-1-series-lead-against-all",
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  "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."
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