Having defended their Rugby Championship title, the Springboks will embark on a challenging five-match European tour next month. Rassie Erasmus on Monday named a 36-man squad for the trip, with former Junior Boks captain Zachary Porthen earning his first call-up. Veteran Boks Bongi Mbonambi, Vincent Koch, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux were not […]
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Ireland have suffered injury setbacks ahead of their match against the All Blacks in Chicago next Saturday. Coach Andy Farrell has been forced to reshuffle his squad after a bruising weekend of Vodacom URC action, with several key players picking up knocks. Star winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out after suffering a foot injury
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On 20 October 2007, the Springboks were crowned world champions for a second time, beating England 15-6 in the World Cup final at the Stade de France. Jake White’s side, a golden generation of Springboks, toppled the defending champions in a clinical display built on forward power and composure under pressure. Veteran loosehead Os du
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Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami says Australia’s midfield competition is heating up as the side prepares to face Japan in Tokyo this weekend. Speaking from camp, Paisami welcomed the challenge of fighting for a starting spot against in-form teammates Joseph Suaalii and Len Ikitau, as well as the versatility of fellow midfielders Hamish Stewart and Filipo
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Evan Roos has been in sensational form for the Stormers in the Vodacom URC, but failed to make the Springboks’ 36-man squad for the end-of-year tour. The No 8 has scored four tries in as many matches to help the unbeaten Cape side top the log. Evan Roos has been unstoppable He’s already received two
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The Sharks claimed the SA Rugby U21 title with a big victory over the Lions in Durban on Saturday, while the Bulls edged Western Province in Pretoria to win the U19 Cup. Playing at home on Saturday, the Sharks showcased their attacking quality to win 63-31. The Lions, who had knocked out defending champions Western
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Rassie Erasmus has named a powerful 36-man squad for the Springboks’ five-Test European tour next month. Former Junior Boks captain Zachary Porthen has earned his first Bok call-up, capping a breakthrough year in which he made his Vodacom URC debut for the Stormers. Erasmus’ touring group features a blend of World Cup winners and young
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Rob du Preez and JJ van der Mescht got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14 and English Premiership. French Top 14 Carlu Sadie and Tiaan Jacobs scrummed down for Bordeaux Begles in their 27-12 win against Perpignan at the Stade Aime Giral, while Tristan Tedder started at flyhalf
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Scott Robertson has addressed the surprise omission of young scrumhalf Dylan Pledger from both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV squads for next month’s European tours. Pledger, one of the standouts of this year’s NPC campaign, had been widely tipped for higher honours following a breakout season for Otago, but was left out of
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