The Sharks are attempting to bring Sanele Nohamba back to Durban. The former Sharks and Lions scrumhalf, who can also play flyhalf, made just five appearances across two injury-hit seasons in Japan before leaving the Shizuoka Blue Revs earlier this month. According to Rapport, the Sharks are exploring scrumhalf options amid growing uncertainty around several […]
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Overseas-based players remain central to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok plans despite being far from the local spotlight, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says much of the Springboks’ recent success has been built on the consistency and class of players thriving abroad, with Cheslin Kolbe again leading the way after a sensational season
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Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the Stormers. According to Rapport, the double World Cup-winning Springbok wing is expected to join the Cape club by 1 July as part of their ambitious “Project 2029”. The deal is understood to have required a major financial push involving the Stormers, Roc Nation
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An international heavyweight is reportedly linking up with the Stormers after successfully concluding negotiations with the Cape franchise. According to Rapport, 91-Test Argentine lock Tòmas Lavanini is expected to arrive in Cape Town in December once his international commitments with Argentina are complete. The 33-year-old could join even sooner if Felipe Contepomi leaves him out
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Replacement flyhalf Danrich Visagie helped the Pumas beat Griquas after extra-time of the SA Cup final in Kimberley on Saturday. The Pumas defended their title with a 38-35 victory after the teams had been locked at 28-28 after 80 minutes. The visitors had led 28-7 at half-time. At a wet Griqua Park, Visagie came off
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Bordeaux Bègles’ hulking Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna says retaining the Investec Champions Cup is a “special” achievement. In-form winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and captain Maxime Lucu provided 21 points in Bordeaux’s 41-19 trouncing of Leinster at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.Since edging Bath in their semi-final three weeks ago, Bordeaux have struggled
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A brace of tries by France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey helped Bordeaux Bègles retain their Investec Champions Cup title with a dominant win over Irish giants Leinster. Bordeaux ran in five tries in their 41-19 win at a scorching San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, to become the sixth team to defend the trophy. Captain and Man
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Follow the live action as Leinster take on Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup final at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Tweets by ChampionsCup The post LIVE: Leinster vs Bordeaux appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Leinster take on Bordeaux Bègles in Bilbao. #InvestecChampionsCup The post LIVE:
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Carlü Sadie has dismissed suggestions that Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final will be a battle between Bordeaux Bègles’ attack and Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber-inspired defence. Bordeaux have scored 45 tries in seven matches this season – the most in the tournament – at an average of 6.1. Leinster, meanwhile, have conceded just 13 tries in their
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NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar insists his side are “on the right track” despite their Super Rugby season hanging by a thread. The Tahs’ crushing 21-14 defeat to the ACT Brumbies in Sydney on Friday all but ended their hopes of making the six-team playoffs, while securing the Brumbies a playoff spot. A lack of
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