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Mpupha declined a first invite to the team to rather complete her degree in Human Movement Sciences at the University of Fort Hare. She has since graduated and was awarded a full-time contract with SA Rugby. Mpupha was appointed captain of the team in 2018. Mpupha is also a provincial cricketer.
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Seven Springboks return to Gauteng franchisesSeven Springboks who plied their trade abroad in recent years are returning to the two Gauteng Vodacom Super Rugby franchises, the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions, to plough back into South African rugby.
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