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John Dobson believes powerhouse prop Ntuthuko Mchunu is destined for “much higher honours” after the loosehead’s explosive impact since arriving in Cape Town. The 27-year-old bagged a brace of tries in the 48-12 rout of the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, and has quickly become a key figure in the Stormers’ forward pack since joining from
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Jimmy Stonehouse is eager for the Pumas to measure themselves against overseas opposition in this year’s Toyota Challenge. The Pumas, Cheetahs and Griquas will test their mettle against Black Lion from Georgia – who also play in the EPCR Challenge Cup with the Cheetahs – Portugal and Romania A. All three nations have qualified for
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Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored a brace of tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward dotted down for Stade Français in a 34-32 win against Pau at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. Springbok wing Dillyn Leyds started in
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Which two teams will progress from this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup semi-finals to contest the Bilbao decider on 23 May? On Saturday, four-time champions Leinster tackle three-time winners Toulon in Dublin, before reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles host English Premiership log leaders Bath on Sunday. Both matches kick off at 4pm SA time. Who will contest
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Bath coach Johann van Graan gambled on squad rotation ahead of a blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final, and so very nearly pulled off one of the English Premiership’s great wins. The reigning Premiership champions went down 41-38 to the Northampton Saints in a top-of-the-table thriller at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday, despite fielding a heavily changed
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Leinster and Toulon renew their rivalry, while Bordeaux Bègles and Bath promise fireworks in a blockbuster Investec Champions Cup semi-final weekend. On Saturday, four-time champions Leinster welcome three-time winners Toulon to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Reigning champions Bordeaux Bègles then host English heavyweights Bath on Sunday. The Irish giants qualified for their sixth successive
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Leinster could be without a key Ireland forward for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin. The concern centres on tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong, who limped off in the 28th minute of Leinster’s shock 29-26 Vodacom URC defeat to Benetton in Treviso. The Irish club is expected to provide a medical update on
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Griquas kept their unbeaten SA Cup record intact as they overcame the Pumas, while the Valke claimed a famous win against the Cheetahs. A hard-fought 44-34 victory in Kimberley on Sunday afternoon cemented Griquas’ place at the top of the standings. There were also crucial wins for the SWD Eagles and Boland Cavaliers, who both
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Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has called for clarity from officials after David Kriel’s late try was controversially ruled out against the Scarlets. The Bulls thought they had sealed the result when Kriel finished in the corner in the 76th minute after a slick, multi-phase move and cross-kick from Willie le Roux. The try was
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