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LEADER OF MEN: Swiss Army Knife Esterhuizen becomes ninth new Springbok captain in Rassie era
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Utility player André Esterhuizen will become the 68th man to lead the Springboks in a Test when they take on the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.
- Utility player André Esterhuizen will become the 68th man to lead the Springboks in a Test when they take on the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.
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- LEADER OF MEN: Swiss Army Knife Esterhuizen becomes ninth new Springbok captain in Rassie era
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- Left: Utility player André Esterhuizen will become the 68th man to lead the Springboks in a Test when they take on the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday.
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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