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Coach Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs will not loan Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to the Stormers. Last week, Stormers director of rugby John Dobson told Rapport that De Klerk was among the experienced scrumhalves being considered as a short-term option for the 2026-27 season. The Cape side is looking to strengthen its depth at […]

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed how veteran utility forward Deon Fourie became ‘Brannas’. The soon-to-be-40-year-old Fourie has been named on the bench for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town and is set to make his first appearance in the green and gold since the 2023 World Cup final. On that

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith says he’s jealous of one particular aspect of Cam Roigard’s game. Roigard has established himself as New Zealand’s first-choice No 9 and played a key role in their 33-16 victory against the Springboks in the opening Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at Ellis Park. Smith, who earned

John Smit says the Springboks “can’t panic” after losing to the All Blacks at Ellis Park and has backed them to bounce back in Saturday’s second Test in Cape Town. The Boks went into the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series on a 12-match winning streak but suffered a 33-16 defeat in Johannesburg, putting them under early

Veteran British rugby writer Stephen Jones says South African teams should leave the URC and European Cup competitions and revive the Currie Cup. Asked by Rugby World magazine to draw up his ideal structure for professional rugby, Jones called for a radical overhaul designed to reduce the demands on players, strengthen domestic competitions and cut

The Springboks can regain the world No 1 ranking at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The back-to-back world champions relinquished top spot to the All Blacks after suffering a 33-16 defeat in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series opener at Ellis Park. But a Bok win by between one and 15 points in the second Test

Sharks XV coach Mike Vowles has tweaked his loose trio for Friday night’s Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls XV at Kings Park. Hanu Pieterse returns at No 8, with Tino Mavesere moving to openside flank in place of Jean-Henri Smit. The Sharks have everything to play for as they return to Kings Park

Rassie Erasmus has declined the opportunity to meet with Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli before Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. The Bok boss insists the current World Rugby protocol – which requires both head coaches to attend any pre-match meeting with the referee – makes the discussions virtually pointless. Erasmus and

Coach Dave Rennie was pleased with Richie Mo’unga’s first appearance for the All Blacks since returning from Japan, insisting the flyhalf will only improve with more game time. Mo’unga joined the All Blacks squad in South Africa after Billy Proctor’s injury and made his return during Tuesday night’s 41-35 win against the Lions at Ellis

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