The Junior Springboks will compete in a new U20 International Series in May as part of their final preparation for the defence of their Junior World Championship title. The series will feature Georgia, Fiji and Chile and include three double-header match days at Cape Town’s famous City Park venue near Athlone. The series will be […]
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Sharks coach JP Pietersen says a short turnaround is behind minimal changes for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with Edinburgh. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Pietersen made just two tweaks – both injury-enforced – to the starting side that did duty against the Ospreys last week. Veteran wing Makazole Mapimpi replaces the injured Ethan Hooker, while captain
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The Cheetahs could be set for a sensational return to top-level international rugby. According to Rapport, discussions are underway that could open the door for the Free State side to join the Vodacom URC, with clarity potentially arriving as early as Friday. “Positive noises are being made,” a source said. Another senior rugby administrator confirmed
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Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed that Springbok star Ethan Hooker will have surgery on his dislocated shoulder. Speaking ahead of the Sharks’ Vodacom URC encounter against Edinburgh in the Scottish capital on Friday night, Pietersen said it was unclear how long Hooker would be sidelined for. “He’s seen the surgeon, but I can’t give
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Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt has included three South Africans in his match 23 for Friday night’s clash against the Sharks at Hive Stadium. Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop, with former Sharks hooker/flank Dylan Richardson and prop Boan Venter on the bench. Schoeman and Richardson have both represented Scotland, while Venter made his Bok debut
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Check out the match 23s for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. EDINBURGH vs SHARKS (Friday, 8:45pm SA time) EDINBURGH – TBC SHARKS – 15 Zekhethelo Siyaya, 14 Edwill van der Merwe, 13 André Esterhuizen (c), 12 Siya Masuku, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Jean Smith, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Emmanuel Tshituka, 7
The British & Irish Lions are considering new tour destinations such as France, Japan and the Americas. The Telegraph reports that the Lions have begun exploring alternative touring models beyond their long-standing rotation between South Africa, New Zealand and Australia – a system in place since 1989. While New Zealand will host the 2029 tour,
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Siya Kolisi will make his long-awaited return from injury against Edinburgh on Friday, but it’s the new-look Sharks midfield that has caught the eye. Bok captain Kolisi has recovered from a calf injury and is set to make his 50th appearance for the Durban-based side after being named on the bench for their final away
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Former New Zealand No 8 Murray Mexted says selecting players purely on Super Rugby form could leave the All Blacks exposed against the Springboks. With newly-appointed All Blacks coach Dave Rennie running the rule over selections for the Nations Championship in July and the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa in August and September, Mexted
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From meeting Nelson Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to tell. Born in Johannesburg, Steyn lived in South Africa for the first 24 years of his life. But then came a huge change as he moved over to the UK and joined the Glasgow Warriors. Eligible
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