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Boks too good for BaaBaas a rainy Cape TownThe Springboks outplayed the Barbarians by 54-7 to win the Qatar Airways Cup for a third time in as many seasons, at a wet DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, in a performance that not only entertained the 45,000 strong crowd, but also warmed their hearts with the knowledge that Bok rugby is still at a very good place.
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The history between the Boks and the BaaBaasThe Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – when the teams do battle in Cape Town later today.
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Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaasSpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot wait to lead the team onto the field.
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Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injuryJesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.
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Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaasMarnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday with both hands.