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      <image:caption>Joey Manu breaks through a tackle during a recent match, marking his high-profile move to the PNG Chiefs and shifting the rugby landscape. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Richie Mo&apos;unga warms up on the pitch as he prepares to reclaim the All Blacks fly-half jersey for the showdown at Ellis Park. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Steve Hansen advocates for improved tackling technique at the grassroots level to address ongoing concussion safety concerns in rugby. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Handré Pollard returns to the Springboks starting lineup as Pieter-Steph du Toit prepares for his 100th Test cap against New Zealand. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jack Singleton prepares for a return to the pitch after completing cardiac rehabilitation following a training-ground health scare last year. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Handre Pollard returns to the Springboks starting lineup at fly-half, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu moving to the bench for the clash against New Zealand. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Victor Matfield and Nick Mallett analyze disputed referee calls following the Springboks&apos; narrow Test loss to the All Blacks. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>All Blacks players look dejected after their 43-28 loss to South Africa, a result fueling harsh criticism of the team’s performance. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Richie Mo&apos;unga celebrates during the All Blacks&apos; 41-35 victory over the Lions as Dave Rennie confirms Anton Segner&apos;s tour is over. (Photo: Spotika Rugby)</image:caption>
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