Toulouse head to Lyon on Saturday still reeling from a collapse that has left their hopes for a favourable Investec Champions Cup run-in, in ruins. The record six-time champions surrendered a commanding 21-0 half-time lead to lose 28-21 at Glasgow last weekend, a defeat that has badly damaged their hopes of securing a favourable knockout […]
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Springbok flyhalf Sacha Fenberg-Mngomezulu has reportedly made a big decision on his immediate future. According to Netwerk24, rugby’s hottest property is set to extend his contract with the Stormers until 2029, with an official announcement expected within the coming days. The 23-year-old was previously tied to the Stormers until 2027, but negotiations around an improved
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The Stormers dominate the Lions in Cape Town, while the Sharks edge the Bulls at Kings Park in the Vodacom URC, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Leinster vs Ulster (Friday, 9:45pm, Dublin) Simon Borchardt: Leinster by 10 Juandre Joubert: Leinster by 15 Morne Esben: Ulster by 3 Lindiz van Zilla: Leinster by 8 Dylan Johnson: Leinster
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Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge Vodacom URC derby against the Bulls in Durban. The Sharks won just one of their first seven matches in all competitions this season, but their fortunes changed last weekend when they claimed a 28-23 victory at home to Saracens
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Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes financial exploitation by people close to players happens more often than many realise. Bryan Habana, the Springboks’ record try-scorer, revealed last week that his relationship with his father broke down after discovering money had been taken from him over several years. Speaking on the GameTime podcast, Kitshoff said the situation
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Interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen has explained Jordan Hendrikse’s selection at flyhalf for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls. Hendrikse takes the No 10 jersey from George Whitehead in one of two changes to the starting lineup that beat Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend. “Jordan’s first game back at 10 was
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Join Ben Kayser to review an incredible round two of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post Watch: Champions Cup Highlights Show (Round 2) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Join Ben Kayser to review an incredible round two of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post
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Rassie Erasmus dances to “Sister Bethina” during the December break. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johan Erasmus (@rasrugby) The post Watch: Rassie feels Dezemba vibes appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Rassie Erasmus dances to “Sister Bethina” during the December break. The post Watch: Rassie feels Dezemba vibes appeared
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Coach JP Pietersen has made two changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls at Kings Park. Jordan Hendrikse starts at flyhalf with George Whitehead moving to the bench, while Hakeem Kunene replaces Aphelele Fassi, who left the field during last week’s Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens with
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A New Zealand media report claims All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson had deferred selection queries to his assistants. According to The New Zealand Herald, several All Blacks players who approached Robertson for explanations over non-selection were told those discussions would need to take place with assistant coach Scott Hansen or forwards coach Jason Ryan
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