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  "id": 6461498,
  "title": "LEADING FROM THE FRONT: 100 Tests of Fortitude — how Rassie took the Springboks to the next level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/leading-from-the-front-100-tests-of-fortitude-how-rassie-took-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:32:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-09-100-tests-of-fortitude-how-rassie-took-the-springboks-to-the-next-level/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Rassie Erasmus, the head coach and director of rugby for the Springboks, has led the team to unprecedented success since taking charge in 2018. Over the past nine years, Erasmus' Springboks have won two World Cup finals, a British & Irish Lions series decider, and numerous other marquee clashes. The team's recent victory in Soweto against the All Blacks, coupled with their winning record against them in the last nine Tests, puts them in a strong position to secure the Greatest Rivalry series outright. The upcoming match in Baltimore against the All Blacks marks the 100th Test since Erasmus took charge, showcasing the team's remarkable journey from being considered the worst Bok team in history to becoming one of the greatest teams in rugby.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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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."
}