Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is investigating the possibility of returning to the DHL Stormers from the Sharks, according to reports. Kolisi made his professional debut with the Stormers and DHL Western Province in 2012. However, such a blockbuster move would be tricky for the talismanic Springbok skipper just four months after he returned to Durban, […]
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The start of a new year resets the race among a host of promising players to star for the Springboks – which one do you think is primed for a breakout season? Morne van den Berg and Quan Horn were among four Lions stars to make their Bok debuts in 2024, and well deserved after
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Centre Andre Esterhuizen has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury, but the Sharks are set to welcome back two fit-again Springboks. Coach John Plumtree provided an injury update on Tuesday following Saturday’s 24-20 defeat to the DHL Stormers in Cape Town. Esterhuizen left the field in the 47th minute
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s latest injury is not expected to sideline him for the long term. The 22-year-old DHL Stormers star injured his shoulder straight from the kick-off in last Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium while being tackled by Phepsi Buthelezi and Dylan Richardson. Feinberg-Mngomezulu, playing at inside centre, soldiered on
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The Springboks finished the year with 11 wins from 13. Can you name every player that Rassie used in 2024? The post Quiz: Can you name the Boks of 2024? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Springboks finished the year with 11 wins from 13. Can you name every player that Rassie used in
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The Springboks will end the year at No 1 for the sixth time since the World Rugby rankings were introduced in 2003, and the fifth time in the past six years. The Boks first achieved the feat in 2007 after winning the World Cup in France (ranking points are doubled for matches at the global
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Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard and Sale’s Rob du Preez starred with the boot in round 9 of the English Premiership on Saturday. English Premiership: – Four South Africans featured for the Sale Sharks in their 38-0 win against the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate. Flyhalf Rob du Preez scored 15 points from the tee, while
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The DHL Stormers have put themselves right back into contention for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs, while the remaining three SA sides are also well positioned. Two home bonus-point wins – against the Lions and Sharks – over the festive period see the Cape side shoot up from 13th to ninth on the log,
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Cheslin Kolbe returned to haunt England as the speedster scored a sensational double to help the Springboks claim a hard-fought victory at Twickenham on Saturday. A try in each half from Kolbe saw the Springboks earn their 10th win of the year with a 29-20 victory against a desperate England side in London. It was
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The ever-reliable Handre Pollard’s goal-kicking delivered Leicester Tigers a stunning 34-34 draw against Harlequins in the English Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday. Renowned for his composure under pressure, the Springbok playmaker scored 18 points from the tee, including a last-minute conversion off the post to salvage the stalemate. Pollard opened the scoring with an early
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