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Gaël Fickou has paid an emotional tribute to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi ahead of Saturday night’s blockbuster Test in Paris. The midfielder, who takes over the captaincy in the absence of the injured Antoine Dupont, told Rugbyrama he shares a special bond with Kolisi after spending a season together at Racing 92 following the 2023 […]

Coach Felipe Contepomi says Argentina’s schedule has been a “challenge” ahead of their match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. Contepomi named a match 23 that has more than 900 caps between them following a Rugby Championship where Los Pumas again made their presence felt. Although the Argentina finished bottom of the log, they recorded

The Springboks could be toppled from the top of the World Rugby rankings this weekend if results don’t go their way in Paris and Edinburgh. The world champions currently hold a 1.20-point advantage over the second-placed All Blacks, but that lead will disappear if the Boks lose to France and the All Blacks beat Scotland

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he will carry everyone who was part of his rugby journey with him when running out for his 100th Test cap on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Kolisi will become the ninth South African to reach the milestone when he leads the Boks against France in Paris. Speaking to the media

Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Joe van Niekerk have paid tribute to Siya Kolisi ahead of the Springbok captain’s 100th Test. Kolisi will become the ninth Bok to reach the milestone when he runs out at the Stade de France on Saturday, and three of his former teammates spoke fondly about him on the

Rassie Erasmus has dismissed claims that the Springboks are engaging in “mind games” ahead of Saturday’s Test against France in Paris. The French media reported last week that Les Bleus had closed off training sessions over fears that the world champions were spying on them. On Thursday, Erasmus took to social media to predict France’s

Rassie Erasmus, Manie Libbok, Lood de Jager, Jasper Wiese and Cobus Reinach explain what makes Siya Kolisi so special. READ: Boks not playing mind games – Rassie Admiration, respect and appreciation 🫂 Rassie Erasmus, Manie Libbok, Lood de Jager, Jasper Wiese and Cobus Reinach pay tribute to Siya Kolisi ahead of his 100th Springbok cap

Juarno Augustus believes playing for Ulster in the URC will boost his Springbok chances. The 27-year-old No 8, who began his professional career with the Stormers and Western Province, signed a three-year deal with the Irish province after four seasons at the Northampton Saints in England. Augustus made 81 appearances for Saints, helping them lift

Louis Rees-Zammit has been named on Wales’ bench for Sunday’s match against Argentina in Cardiff. The 24-year-old wing has not played for Wales since a 2023 World Cup quarter-final loss to Argentina following an unsuccessful 18-month stint in American Football at the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars where he failed to feature in

Junior Boks captain Riley Norton will lead the SA U19 Academy team against France U19 in Châteauroux on Saturday. The lock will captain a side featuring four more players from the Junior Boks’ World Rugby U20 Championship-winning team in the first of two matches on their European tour. They will meet their Irish counterparts next