Can the Springboks achieve a Rugby World Cup three-peat?
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Summary
This article discusses whether South Africa's Springboks can achieve a Rugby World Cup three-peat (winning three consecutive tournaments), following their 2019 and 2023 victories. It notes that even dominant teams like the All Blacks have failed to win three in a row, with obstacles including South Africa and inspired French teams. The piece references a recent 45-21 win over England at Ellis Park as a sign of South Africa's continued strength.
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· 3 pulledTeams must continually reinvent themselves to avoid falling behind competitors and becoming less successful.
Even the greatest All Black sides have not won three consecutive Rugby World Cups, with obstacles including South Africa and temporarily inspired French teams.
South Africa, champions in Japan in 2019 and France in 2023, now has an opening.
Teams must continually reinvent themselves to avoid falling behind competitors and becoming less successful.
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