Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote identified an area for improvement after the SA U19 Academy side’s tough workout against their French counterparts on Monday. It took place at the French Rugby Federation’s High-Performance centre in Marcoussis near Paris, where they are based during the French leg of their European tour. The two sides are gearing […]
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Two years after South Africa shattered French dreams at the 2023 World Cup, the pain of that one-point defeat still cuts deep in Paris – and it’s fueling Les Bleus ahead of Saturday’s blockbuster rematch with the world champions. Former France assistant coach Laurent Labit, who helped mastermind Fabien Galthié’s World Cup campaign, has admitted
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Steve Borthwick may be forced into a backline reshuffle ahead of England’s Twickenham clash against Fiji, with Freddie Steward in doubt after sustaining a hand injury in last weekend’s win over Australia. The Leicester fullback – widely regarded as one of the world’s best under the high ball – played through the pain during England’s
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Scotland will draw inspiration from their agonising near-miss in 2022 as they chase a historic first-ever win over New Zealand at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Scots have faced the All Blacks 32 times over 117 years, and never won. Their best results remain two Murrayfield stalemates: a 0-0 draw in 1964 and a 25-25 thriller
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Quinn Tupaea could be called upon by coach Scott Robertson to fill the void left by Jordie Barrett in the All Blacks midfield against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. The powerful Chiefs midfielder has made a resurgence in the black jersey this season and his form couldn’t be ignored. After starting the year as an
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The All Blacks will be without two Barrett brothers for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Scott and Jordie both suffered injuries in the 26-13 win over Ireland and will undergo further medical assessments this week to determine how long they will be sidelined. Josh Beehre has been called up from the All Blacks XV
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The URC has confirmed kick-off details for the South African derby games slated for round eight. The Lions will take on the Sharks on Saturday, 21 February at Ellis Park (2pm), with the North vs South derby between the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday, 14 March at Loftus (2pm). Other URC teams’ round-eight fixtures will
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Felix Jones has dismissed suggestions that Les Bleus are out for payback after their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. The Springbok assistant coach addressed the media on Monday ahead of the blockbuster clash in Paris on Saturday night. It will be the first meeting between the two world heavyweights since that epic 29-28 Bok victory
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A former Wales international says it’s maybe not the smartest idea to face the world champion Springboks later this month. Barely a week after the Boks blew Japan away 61-7 at Wembley, there’s growing unease in Wales that their side could suffer a similar fate when the world champions head to Cardiff on 29 November.
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Having come through a tough period in his career, Gerhard Steenekamp now finds himself as the Springboks’ first-choice loosehead for the rest of the year-end tour. The Bulls hardman has fought his way back from a nightmare six-month layoff, just as Ox Nche’s injury opened a door in the Bok front-row rotation. It’s been a
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