Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will face a tough task in the Nations Championship against battle-hardened Six Nations sides. The Boks kick off their campaign against England at Ellis Park (4 July), before taking on Scotland at Loftus Versfeld (11 July) and Wales at Kings Park (18 July). “This is an exciting new competition, and […]
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is set for a spell on the sidelines after a late injury ruled him out of the Sharks’ emphatic win over Munster, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. Kolisi was initially named in the starting XV for last Saturday’s clash, but a calf injury sustained during training forced his withdrawal. Phepsi Buthelezi stepped in
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Tickets for the Springboks’ three home Nations Championship Tests will go on sale next week. SA Rugby’s announcement comes 100 days before the Boks start their campaign against England at Ellis Park on 4 July. The back-to-back world champions will also face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld on 11 July and Wales at Kings Park on
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Tana Umaga says he will not assume his new role as All Blacks defence coach will automatically add to his legacy in the famous black jersey. Umaga will work under head coach Dave Rennie and alongside Neil Barnes and Mike Blair in new All Blacks coaching set-up. “It’s a huge honour and a privilege to
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Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. SHARKS vs CARDIFF (Friday, 7pm) SHARKS – 15 Luan Giliomee, 14 Yaw Penxe, 13 Ethan Hooker, 12 André Esterhuizen (c), 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jordan Hendrikse, 9 Bradley Davids, 8 Nick Hatton, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Phepsi Buthelezi, 5 Emile
The Sharks have opted for continuity as they look to keep their playoff charge on track in Friday night’s clash against Cardiff at Kings Park. With Springbok captain Siya Kolisi sidelined due to injury after a late withdrawal before last week’s 45-0 win over Munster, coach JP Pietersen has kept faith with the same forward
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The SA Cup hits round four this weekend, with the race for the semi-finals starting to take shape. Griquas and Boland remain the early pace-setters, both unbeaten with three bonus-point wins (15 log points), while the chasing pack – led by the Pumas (12), SWD Eagles (12), Griffons (10), Cheetahs (eight) and Valke (five) –
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Who’s playing who at the North-South Rugby Tournament at Affies on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. Friday, 27 March 9am: Zwartkop vs Voortrekker 10:30am: Hoërskool Nelspruit vs Framesby 12pm: Waterkloof vs Diamantveld 1:30pm: EG Jansen vs HTS Drostdy 1:30pm (Harlequins A Field): Transvalia vs Strand 3pm: King Edward VII School vs Outeniqua 3pm (Harlequins A
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Jonny Wilkinson believes the new Nations Championship could add “another dynamic” to international rugby. However, the 2003 World Cup-winning former England flyhalf warned player workload will be key to its success. The annual competition, which will replace the traditional July and November tours, will see 12 nations compete for a place in a final to
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The Stormers are turning back to a proven formula at exactly the right time, with Dan du Plessis and Ruhan Nel reuniting in midfield. It’s a pairing steeped in success. It’s the same combination that drove the Cape side to their 2021-22 Vodacom URC title – and one that still carries a deep, almost instinctive
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