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South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi during the Castle Lager Lions Series, Third Test match at the Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Saturday August 8, 2021 Stock Photo - Alamy
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi says Springboks are 'ready for battle' ahead of opening Lions Test
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