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England second-row could now play for the Springboks at the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Summary by ruck.co.uk
Former England lock David Ribbans has become eligible to represent the Springboks under World Rugby’s updated eligibility regulations, but the South African-born forward has admitted the prospect of wearing the green and gold feels “strange” to him. With South Africa facing growing concerns over the long-term fitness of experienced second rows Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert, Ribbans is among the overseas-qualified players who co…
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ruck.co.uk broke the news on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
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