So many Springboks stood tall in the weekend’s derbies, but it was a non-Bok who made the biggest statement. The post Keo & Zels: SA derbies reveal Rassie’s new secret weapon appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. So many Springboks stood tall in the weekend’s derbies, but it was a non-Bok who made the biggest […]
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What happens when an immovable object meets an irresistible force on the rugby field? Ox Nche Asenathi Ntlabakanye A heavyweight battle for the ages! That look from Ox in the middle of the collision is priceless #SSRugby | #VURC pic.twitter.com/QZY6Ndc1dQ — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) January 5, 2026 The post Watch: Ox vs Asenathi appeared first
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Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani expects a “brutal” Investec Champions Cup clash in the cold against Harlequins on Sunday. On Monday, Hlungwani praised the Stormers for a bruising Vodacom URC win over the Bulls which saw them remain unbeaten this season, but he was quick to warn that a struggling Quins outfit poses a formidable
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Bristol Bears speedster Louis Rees-Zammit has been declared fit Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria. Rees-Zammit was forced from the field during Bristol’s win over Sale on Saturday after a head collision, but coach Pat Lam moved quickly to ease concerns, confirming the winger passed his HIA and was withdrawn
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Coach JP Pietersen spoke from the heart following the Sharks’ 23-22 Vodacom URC loss to the Lions in Durban on Saturday. STATE OF EURO CUPS: Stormers still SA team to beat Strong words from coach JP pic.twitter.com/OwKVOa28ba — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 5, 2026 The post Watch: JP motivated by Sharks ‘upward curve’ appeared
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Former Stormers duo Joseph Dweba and Dillyn Leyds scored tries as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the French Top 14 and English Premiership. French Top 14 Scrumhalf James Hall started for relegation-threatened Perpignan in a thrilling 30-27 comeback win against log-leaders Toulouse at the Stade Aime Giral. WRAP: Perpignan slay Toulouse, Pau lose too
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Top 14 leaders Toulouse were stunned 30-27 by struggling Perpignan on Saturday, while Bordeaux Bègles recorded another impressive win. Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to the Catalans’ resolve after they climbed off the foot of the table with just their second win of the season. Despite trailing 21-11 at half-time, Perpignan roared back in
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The high-flying Stormers will face a Harlequins side low on confidence at The Stoop in London on Saturday. John Dobson’s men are two from two in the Investec Champions Cup after impressive wins over Bayonne and defending champions La Rochelle, while they are also unbeaten after eight rounds of the Vodacom URC. In stark contrast, Harlequins
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Coach Johan Ackermann says he will select his strongest possible team for the Vodacom Bulls’ final two Investec Champions Cup pool matches. Ackermann named a full-strength side for the Bulls’ opening match of the tournament against Bordeaux Bègles at Loftus, and the hosts pushed the defending champions before going down 46-33. He then opted to
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Stormers coach John Dobson says he is confident of taking a competitive squad to London this week for their Investec Champions Cup clash against Harlequins at The Stoop on Sunday. The Cape side is two from two in the competition so far, following impressive wins over Bayonne and La Rochelle, and Dobson believes growing squad
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