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Today's rugby news as Wales star targeted by English and Springboks hero dies

Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for the morning of Monday, August 31.South African rugby in mourningSouth African rugby is in mourning following the death of Springboks legend Joggie Jansen, who has passed away at the age of 78.Jansen, born on February 5, 1948, picked up 10 caps for the Springbok between 1970 and 1972.It was his first Test appearance against the 'invincible' New Zealand of 1970 that would etch his name into Springbok folklore.With the match finely poised, New Zealand's Wayne Cottrell received the ball on the blind side, only for Jansen to launch a perfectly-timed tackle to halt the attack and swing momentum South Africa’s way.The Springboks went on to win 17-6, giving Jansen a dream international debut.That tackle became one of the defining moments o
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