Northampton Saints’ South African enforcer JJ van der Mescht has become one of the English Premiership’s most destructive forwards. At 2.00m and 145kg, Van der Mescht cuts an unmistakable figure, but the former Junior Boks and Sharks lock told The Telegraph he has always been huge. “I was 6ft 3 and 130 kilos at 13,” […]
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South Africa’s three Investec Champions Cup entrants must shift mindset and selection strategy if they want to compete with Europe’s elite, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says South Africa’s participation in the tournament is a privilege earned, not a box ticked – but unless the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers change
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Springbok wing Ethan Hooker says his rapid rise in Test rugby has been fuelled by several factors. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Hooker dotted down in the Boks’ 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, capping a glittering season that includes a World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nomination. But the 22-year-old insists the recognition belongs
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Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach celebrated his 50th Test appearance in fitting style on Saturday. The Boks capped a memorable 2025 season with a record-breaking 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff. Reinach came off the bench as part of the “Nuclear Squad”, with Bok coach Rassie Erasmus bringing on all eight subs in one go in
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The Stormers kept their perfect Vodacom URC season in tact, with a strong come-from-behind victory over Irish giants Munster in Limerick on Saturday. The Cape side ran in three second-half tries to win 27-21 at Thomond Park and remain the only unbeaten side in this season’s competition. It was an ill-disciplined first half from the
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Eben Etzebeth eye-gouging incident in Cardiff “didn’t look good”. The late red card – for making contact with the eyes of Wales flank Alex Mann during a scuffle – cast a shadow over the Boks’ record-breaking 73-0 win over Wales. REPORT: Brilliant Boks demolish Dragons “I don’t know what
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Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ record 73-0 win against Wales in Cardiff was “one of our most complete performances”. The Boks produced a ruthless 80-minute display to finish the five-match end-of-year-tour unbeaten. Erasmus said he was especially pleased with the contribution from fringe players fighting for long-term places. “We’re very proud of the way
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Follow the live action as Connacht host the Sharks in a round six Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Galway. Tweets by SharksRugby The post LIVE: Connacht vs Sharks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Connacht face the Sharks in Galway. @Vodacom #URC #CONvSHA The post LIVE: Connacht vs
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The Blitzboks were knocked out of the Cup race in Dubai after a defeat to Argentina in their final pool match on Saturday. The 19-14 loss saw South Africa finish last in Pool A. The Blitzboks made a promising start to the match, controlling possession early before Argentina struck through Marcos Moneta, who finished out
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Man of the Match Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ record-breaking win against Wales in Cardiff highlighted their squad depth. The world champions ran in 11 tries in a 73-0 victory that was the Dragons’ heaviest at home. Esterhuizen, who was an almost unstoppable force throughout the game and scored a try, said the team was
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