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Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has made an injury-enforced change to his squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele (ankle injury) has been replaced by Mahle Sithole. “Injuries are unfortunately part of the game, and we want to wish Esethu well with his recovery,” said Foote. “He is one of our […]

Will Genia says a powerful midfield combination of Samu Kerevi and Joseph Suaalii could be decisive for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup. Genia believes Australia need size and physicality to compete with the world’s best, pointing to the dominance of teams like back-to-back world champions the Springboks and France. “You can imagine having

Cheslin Kolbe showcased his kicking skills for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath over the weekend. ALSO: Am praises Boks’ overseas selection policy @CheslinKolbe with an UNREAL 50:22! pic.twitter.com/AdKmkUe7md — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) April 21, 2026 The post Watch: Kolbe’s incredible 50:22 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Cheslin Kolbe showcased his kicking skills for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath

Stephen Donald believes the Chiefs and Hurricanes provided a glimpse into how the All Blacks will play under Dave Rennie. The Chiefs edged the Canes 22-17 after extra-time in Hamilton in a brutal, high-intensity Super Rugby Pacific contest that featured a host of All Blacks hopefuls. Donald reckons it offered clear clues about the national

Lukhanyo Am believes South Africa’s decision to select overseas-based players is a major reason behind the Springboks’ sustained success. The double World Cup-winning centre, currently playing in Japan, says allowing overseas-based players to represent the Boks has strengthened the national setup. “I think it’s very beneficial for South Africa to be able to select players

Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever happened to player safety? The post Keo & Zels: Justice for Ethan Hooker! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever

Ospreys winger Luke Morgan insists he did nothing wrong in the incident that injured Sharks centre Ethan Hooker. Hooker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder when Morgan dived on him after he had scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in Swansea. “Ethan’s injury was a massive

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says the Stormers will turn Saturday’s gut-wrenching loss to Connacht into fuel as they gear up to face the competition log-leaders. The playmaker says the 33-24 Vodacom URC loss has forced a reset inside the squad as they prepare for a defining stretch of the season. “As far as how we’re feeling, it

The off-season offers rugby players something rare: time to reset both physically and mentally. After months of demanding fixtures and travel schedules, the body needs space to recover while the mind craves a change of scenery. Mauritius delivers exactly that balance. Set in the Indian Ocean, this island combines warm tropical weather with world-class resorts

Damian Willemse could be set for a return to fullback as the Stormers weigh up a crucial backline reshuffle ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table showdown against Glasgow Warriors. Willemse has been deployed on the right wing in recent weeks across the Investec Champions Cup and Vodacom URC, largely due to injuries and the departure of loan