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By Nick Said, Reuters
South Africa started and finished 2025 as the world's number one-ranked side, and their extraordinary depth and monstrous scrum suggest they will be the team to beat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Springboks retained the Rugby Championship title, inflicted a record test defeat on old foes the All Blacks, completed comprehensive wins in France and Ireland, and racked up a record score against ailing Wales in Cardiff.
It was not a perfect 12 months, however, with a second-hal
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