Boland speedster Xavier Mitchell, whose seven-try blitz stunned Eastern Province at the weekend, hails from a proud rugby family. Mitchell is following in the footsteps of his father Franklin, who played in the WP League, and his uncle, the late Springbok great Chester Williams. Mitchell, whose mother Anthea is Williams’ sister, said he still draws […]
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A former World Cup-winning coach has been appointed as an All Blacks selector. Graham Henry was in charge when New Zealand lifted the World Cup in 2011 and won 88 of his 103 matches in charge. “We are really excited to bring ‘Ted’ in as a selector,” All Blacks coach Rennie told reporters in Auckland.
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Coach Dave Rennie was eager for flyhalf Richie Mo’unga to start in the All Blacks’ opening Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour match of South Africa. Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal to return home after a stint in Japan with Toshiba Brave Lupus, but NZ Rugby’s eligibility rules will delay his international comeback. Under current policy,
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Jac Morgan has been named in an extended 48-man squad for Wales’ Nations Championship matches in July. The British & Irish Lions flanker missed the entire Six Nations after dislocating his shoulder against Argentina last November, but returned for the Ospreys in March. Gloucester centre Max Llewellyn and Cardiff lock Teddy Williams also feature in
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The Stormers have vowed to bounce back against Cardiff at the Arms Park on Friday night after a “brutal” review of their 38-38 draw with Ulster. Defence coach Norman Laker admitted the Stormers let themselves down in Belfast, a result that saw them surrender top spot on the Vodacom URC log to the Glasgow Warriors.
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The extent of the injury suffered by Junior Boks centre Ethan Adams in Gqeberha has become clearer following further medical assessment. The powerful No 12 was stretchered off during South Africa’s 29-29 draw with New Zealand at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, raising immediate concerns about his availability for the Junior World Championship.
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The boys love that New Zealand keep picking their second-best, long may it continue. The post Keo & Zels: Stubborn All Blacks policy make Boks smile appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys love that New Zealand keep picking their second-best, long may it continue. The post Keo & Zels: Stubborn All Blacks policy
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Stormers veteran Deon Fourie is set to return to Cape Town for scans on his injured knee. The 39-year-old flank suffered the injury after being caught in a croc roll at a breakdown by Ulster lock Iain Henderson during the 38-38 draw in Belfast on Friday night. “All I can tell you is he came
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Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe were among the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward came off the bench for Stade Français in a 59-17 thrashing of Lyon in Paris. Lock Janse Roux and loose forward Arno Botha scrummed down for Lyon.
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Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl is reportedly keen to bring a former England international to the Arms Park as his new backs coach. According to RugbyPass, the Welsh club has identified Matt Banahan as a potential addition to Van Zyl’s coaching staff as the South African begins shaping his backroom team for next season. The
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