The Springboks have nothing to gain in the World Rugby rankings from Saturday’s Test against Los Pumas, but could surrender top spot to the All Blacks with a defeat in Argentina. South Africa’s 10.83-point buffer over Argentina means victory at Estadio José Amalfitani won’t add to the world champions’ tally. A loss would, dropping the […]
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Flanker Jarod Cairns takes over the captaincy of a Lions outfit heading to Kimberley for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Currie Cup clash against defending champions Griquas. Regular captain Ruan Delport is unavailable due to suspension, handing Cairns the leadership role. Tiaan Wessels comes into the starting lineup to partner last week’s Man of the Match Dylan Sjoblom
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Faf de Klerk returns to the Cheetahs starting XV for Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Stormers XXIII, with coach Frans Steyn also reshuffling his midfield and back three. The Free Staters head to Cape Town’s Athlone Stadium looking to strengthen their position in a tightly contested title race. Just three points separate the top
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The Vodacom Bulls XV have once again been forced into sweeping changes, naming three more debutants for Saturday’s crucial Currie Cup clash against the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld. Injuries have disrupted Phiwe Nomlomo’s side throughout the opening month of the competition, forcing another reshuffle as they look to snap a three-match losing streak. Bottom of
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Rookie Stormers flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed is ready for the biggest test of his young career against the All Blacks, according to former scrumhalf Nic Groom. Groom, who coached Ahmed at Wynberg Boys’ High and made 57 appearances for the Stormers between 2011 and 2016, told Rugby365 the 20-year-old has earned his opportunity after consistently producing
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Du’Plessis Kirifi opens up on his “rollercoaster” All Blacks omission, and a shock switch that’s landed the loose forward out of position this weekend. He was overlooked by New Zealand coach Dave Rennie for the Nations Championship in July and the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, which kicks off between the Stormers and All Blacks in
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects a bruising, evenly matched Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Several players are returning from injury for the Boks, while Los Pumas will field four debutants in their match 23. European club commitments and suspension has forced coach Felipe Contepomi’s hand in selecting a young squad. “I
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John Dobson believes Yaqeen Ahmed has earned his shot against the All Blacks, with the Stormers coach comparing the 20-year-old’s rise to that of Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Ahmed has been handed the No 10 jersey for Friday night’s opening match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour at Cape Town Stadium. Dobson says the gifted
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John Dobson believes the Stormers are playing for more than just victory against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Friday night. New Zealand are on their full first tour of South Africa in 30 years, with reciprocal tours already scheduled for 2030 and 2034. But Dobson warned the concept will lose its appeal if
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The Stormers will be looking to emulate Western Province’s famous 1976 victory when they host the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Friday night’s tour opener is far more than a pre-season fixture for the Stormers, with coach John Dobson preparing his squad to embrace a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity against a powerful
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