South Africa’s heavyweights are jumping straight into the deep end as the Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend. The action will mostly play out in France, but Loftus is set to host one of the most eagerly-anticipated matches of the round. The Stormers kick things off on Friday night in Bayonne, where they’ll walk into […]
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With the Vodacom Bulls hosting champions Bordeaux Begles on Saturday, here’s a reminder of what happened when the teams last met at Loftus in January 2024. Jake White’s side exploded out of the blocks in the Investec Champions Cup pool match, scoring four first-half tries and racking up a 26-14 lead at the break. Captain
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Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers believe Bok lock Eben Etzebeth would have been better off punching Wales flank Alex Mann during their late scuffle in Cardiff. Etzebeth faces a heavy suspension after being shown a straight red card in the 78th minute of the Springboks’ 73-0 demolition of Wales. The TMO found clear contact
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How coaches and captains reacted to the 2027 World Cup draw. POOL A: NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, CHILE, HONG KONG Joe Schmidt (Australia) “It would immediately excite players, all the fans,” said the 60-year-old New Zealander about the All Blacks potentially playing the Wallabies in the tournament opener. “I think it would be a great way
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Jean de Villiers says the Springboks have an “extremely difficult draw” for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The defending champions were grouped with Italy, Georgia and Romania – a pool many fans immediately labelled a free pass to the playoffs. But De Villiers warned that the real danger only begins once the quarter-finals arrive.
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Scott Barrett says the All Blacks aren’t losing sleep over the prospect of a massive 2027 World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks. But he admits New Zealand will need to peak perfectly to survive the tournament’s brutal draw. The two top-ranked sides are on track for a last-eight collision in Australia, provided they top their
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The boys are backing the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers to make an Investec Champions Cup statement this weekend. The post KEO & ZELS: Bok-heavy Bulls to star against Bordeaux appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys are backing the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers to make an Investec Champions Cup statement this weekend. The
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The No 1-ranked Springboks are the early favourites to win a third straight World Cup in 2027. Rassie Erasmus’ men were on Wednesday drawn in Pool B with Italy, Georgia and Romania. Betfair has installed the Boks as 9/4 favourites to win the 2027 tournament, with the All Blacks – who could meet South Africa
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Hong Kong coach Logan Asplin says being pitted against the All Blacks and Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup is “a dream come true”. Asplin and Hong Kong captain Josh Hrstich were born in New Zealand and their eyes lit up as they watched the draw in Sydney on a live stream in Hong Kong
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Captain Harry Wilson says a potential 2027 quarter-final with the Springboks is exactly the challenge the Wallabies must seek at their own World Cup. Australia were drawn in Pool A alongside the All Blacks, Chile and Hong Kong, setting up a potential knockout clash with the reigning world champions if both teams finish top of
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