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Japan holds a special place in the heart of Damian de Allende, who has spent a number of seasons playing club rugby in that part of the world, and the experienced Springbok centre said he was very excited to line up against some of his Wild Knights teammates in London on Saturday.

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Springbok centre Jesse Kriel is bracing himself for a tough Test against Japan on Saturday, when South Africa open their five-week November tour at Wembley Stadium in London, and along with Grant Williams, emphasised the importance of delivering a high standard of rugby to set the tone for what will be a challenging trip.

Team announcement

Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday as Bok coach Rassie Erasmus named a largely settled match-23 for the opening match of the November Internationals.

Squad announcement

Five members of the triumphant Junior Springbok side from earlier this year have been included in the SA Rugby Under-19 Academy squad of 30 players for an exciting three-match European tour to France and Ireland.

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As a Blitzbok, he has won the HSBC SVNS world series, gold at the Commonwealth Games and bronze at the Olympic Games, but for Christie Grobbelaar, an appearance at his home tournament in Cape Town has remained rather elusive.