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On this day in 2010, Juan de Jongh made a try-scoring Test debut as the Springboks came from behind to beat Wales in a 65-point thriller in Cardiff. Photo: Sandra Mu/Getty Images The post On this day: De Jongh debuts in epic Bok comeback appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. On this day in 2010, […]

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen looks back on his debut in lockdown, relives his 50th DHL Stormers match and talks tight lines with teammate Paul de Wet. You made your DHL Stormers debut in Super Rugby Unlocked during lockdown. What was that experience like and how much of a difference is it having big crowds back?

Nizaam Carr has cautioned the Vodacom Bulls against underestimating Benetton when the teams lock horns in a must-win Pretoria rematch on Saturday. Jake White’s charges face Benetton at Loftus Versfeld in the final eight of the Vodacom URC this week, and victory for the Herd will see them host a semi-final next week. The Bulls

Chief executive Martin Anayi has attributed much of the robust growth of the Vodacom URC to South Africa’s participation. Anayi said that the addition of the four SA franchises as the competition transitioned from the PRO14 to the Vodacom URC had worked across every level. Enamoured with the professional approach adopted by South Africans in

Dan du Plessis says the DHL Stormers are determined to harness the winning momentum built up in their last four matches as they head into the Vodacom URC playoffs. They face the Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the quarter-finals of the URC, after the Stormers finished the regular season in fifth place following a

Vodacom Bulls-linked speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi leads a list of 14 players confirmed to be leaving the Sharks following the conclusion of their season. The Durbanites experienced a difficult campaign, finishing 14th on the Vodacom URC table, although victory in the EPCR Challenge Cup provided them a spot in the Champions Cup next season. MORE: Bulls

Canan Moodie was magnificent in the derby clash between the Vodacom Bulls and Sharks, storming up field before flinging fellow Bok world champion Ox Nche to the turf. WATCH: A bird’s-eye view of boot to ball @urc Canan Moodie Ox Nché 🫣 Moodie following Ox’s “Salads Don’t Win Scrums” approach #rugby #springboks #unitedrugbychampionship ♬ original

Evan Roos’ versatility in the DHL Stormers’ back row has accelerated his development and matured him as a player. John Dobson has showcased Roos’ adaptability this season, with the five-test cap Springbok playing a pivotal role at openside flank in their 29-24 victory over the Lions at Cape Town Stadium last week. Roos stepped into

Glasgow Warriors have signalled their intent to target Manie Libbok in an attempt to shackle the DHL Stormers’ attack in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final. The top point-scorer in the 2022-23 URC season, Libbok has enjoyed another fruitful campaign for the DHL Stormers, clocking up 111 points to sit joint-sixth for 2023-24. MORE: Stormers have ‘unfinished

Follow a goal-kicker’s strike from the tee in front of the uprights during training in this unique clip captured by a drone! WATCH: ‘Storm saam’ with Dixon Imagine this camera angle on broadcast 🤌 IG: Ross_Doogan pic.twitter.com/mfXhQGuwJe — RUGBYcomau (@rugbycomau) June 4, 2024 The post Watch: A bird’s-eye view of boot to ball appeared first