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Springboks in Crisis: MTN Abandons the Champs!

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After a highly successful eight-year partnership MTN have decided to quit as the main jersey sponsor of the Springboks. What will happen now to the Rugby World Cup champions? In this episode Peter explains why even though it might look like a crisis at first, there is probably no need to panic as the Springboks should be able to secure a new, exciting sponsor shortly.

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26 Mar English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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