Captain Victor Sekekete says the Cheetahs are in good spirits and eager to test their depth against Zebre in the EPCR Challenge Cup match in Amsterdam on Sunday, despite missing key players to injury. The injury list includes Cameron Dawson (calf), James Verity-Amm (knee), Gideon van der Merwe (ankle), Robert Hunt (calf), Banele Mthenjane (hamstring), […]
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Sharks coach John Plumtree says 21-year-old fullback Hakeem Kunene must “play his game” against Toulouse at Kings Park on Saturday. Kunene represented the Junior Springboks at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, and made five appearances for the Sharks in last year’s Currie Cup before coming off the bench in their Investec Champions Cup match
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Nizaam Carr will captain a Vodacom Bulls lineup sprinkled with fresh faces and seasoned campaigners for a crucial Investec Champions Cup clash against Castres on Saturday. The Bulls face the French outfit at the Stade Pierre-Fabre in round 3 of the EPCR competition, with Jake White’s charges faced with the possibility of missing out on
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JD Schickerling will earn his 50th cap for the Stormers as Evan Roos gears up to make his first appearance of the season against the Sale Sharks in Cape Town on Saturday. Lock Schickerling starts in the second row with skipper Salmaan Moerat, while Springbok No 8 Roos is set to make his long-awaited return
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Bongi Mbonambi will start for the Sharks in their Investec Champions Cup match against Toulouse at Kings Park on Saturday. The hooker has recovered from a hand injury to form an all-Springbok front row, alongside Ox Nche and Vincent Koch. However, Bok lock Eben Etzebeth has not been passed fit to play. Also missing are centre
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The Lions have recalled Springbok fullback Quan Horn for the EPCR Challenge Cup clash against Montpellier in France on Saturday. Horn marks one of six changes to the team that went down 29-10 to the Stormers in Cape Town two weeks ago as the Lions attempt to retain their place in the playoff race when
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Willie le Roux has been tipped to help Rassie Erasmus groom the next generation of Springbok back-three generals once the two-time World Cup winner hangs up his boots. Speaking on RugbyPass’ Boks Office, Nick Mallett and Gary Gold believe Le Roux’s experience and rugby IQ could be invaluable in a consultancy role post-retirement. Highlighting Le
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Toulouse in Durban playing the Sharks is the game of the weekend for South African rugby fans. It is as close as one can get to a Springboks versus France international in the guise of a club showdown. Toulouse, six times winners of the Investec Champions Cup and the defending champions up against the current
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Irishman Chris Busby has reportedly decided to step away from professional refereeing following harsh criticism by Ireland and Connacht winger Mack Hansen. According to BBC Sport NI, personal reasons are cited as the main factor behind Busby’s decision, but the fallout from Hansen’s comments is believed to have contributed. Hansen’s remarks, made after Connacht’s Vodacom
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Stormers coach John Dobson is reportedly set to deploy a rookie in the Champions Cup showdown against Sale Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. According to Netwerk24, centre Jonathan Roche is set to start against Sale with Jean-Luc du Plessis offering insurance from the bench. The Stormers are missing a trio of injured centre
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