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The Nations Championship Verdict | Rassie's 43-Man Squad | Argentina Next

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The first block of the inaugural Nations Championship is complete, and the Springboks now turn their attention to the next phase of the international season.Xola Ntshinga and Simnikiwe Xabanisa review whether the new competition has achieved what World Rugby hoped, discuss the travel challenges facing northern hemisphere teams, and debate whether rugby is finally moving towards a genuine global season.They then unpack Rassie Erasmus' newly announced 43-man Springbok squad, discussing South Africa's extraordinary depth, the importance of versatile players, and what the selections reveal about the Springboks' long-term planning.The episode also looks ahead to Argentina, why it may be the ideal final Test before facing the All Blacks, and features Coca-Cola's Be A Bok campaign from Kings Park, including the memorable winner experience enjoyed by Marcelle and Nadine Beal inside the Springbok changeroom.

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