Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to the Lions starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Stormers in Cape Town. PJ Botha starts at hooker, having made his return from injury off the bench against Newcastle in the EPCR Challenge Cup last weekend, while Erich Cronje replaces Henco van Wyk at […]
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Two key backs have been ruled out of the Stormers’ Vodacom URC encounter with the Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Star Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has a groin injury, and is replaced in the No 10 jersey by Jurie Matthee. Midfielder Ruhan Nel (calf injury) will also miss the match, with Wandisile Simelane
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Rassie Erasmus on Friday shared a song paying tribute to Springbok fans. Know there is many songs out there! But it is Friday Danko pic.twitter.com/cJkPjPzQah — Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) December 19, 2025 The post Watch: Rassie thanks Bok fans appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Rassie Erasmus on Friday shared a song paying tribute to
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Former British & Irish Lions captain Willie John McBride has launched a stinging attack on the use of Bomb Squads in modern rugby. The 85-year-old, one of the game’s most revered figures, believes rugby has drifted too far from its roots, with the growing influence of substitutes fundamentally changing the contest. “We’ve changed rugby from
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British columnist Stephen Jones has once again taken aim at South African rugby’s place in the northern hemisphere game. He’s launched a scathing attack against the clubs and their involvement in the URC and European competitions. ALSO: Lions icon slams Bomb Squads Writing in his latest Sunday Times column, Jones doubled down on a long-held
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The Stormers have voiced their frustration over the condition of the pitch at Cape Town Stadium ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Lions. This follows an international World Supercross GP event held at the venue last weekend. Stormers Rugby CEO Johan le Roux described the playing surface as “absolutely sad”, saying the state
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Toulouse head to Lyon on Saturday still reeling from a collapse that has left their hopes for a favourable Investec Champions Cup run-in, in ruins. The record six-time champions surrendered a commanding 21-0 half-time lead to lose 28-21 at Glasgow last weekend, a defeat that has badly damaged their hopes of securing a favourable knockout
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Springbok flyhalf Sacha Fenberg-Mngomezulu has reportedly made a big decision on his immediate future. According to Netwerk24, rugby’s hottest property is set to extend his contract with the Stormers until 2029, with an official announcement expected within the coming days. The 23-year-old was previously tied to the Stormers until 2027, but negotiations around an improved
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The Stormers dominate the Lions in Cape Town, while the Sharks edge the Bulls at Kings Park in the Vodacom URC, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Leinster vs Ulster (Friday, 9:45pm, Dublin) Simon Borchardt: Leinster by 10 Juandre Joubert: Leinster by 15 Morne Esben: Ulster by 3 Lindiz van Zilla: Leinster by 8 Dylan Johnson: Leinster
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Andre Esterhuizen is hoping the Sharks have turned the corner as they head into Saturday’s huge Vodacom URC derby against the Bulls in Durban. The Sharks won just one of their first seven matches in all competitions this season, but their fortunes changed last weekend when they claimed a 28-23 victory at home to Saracens
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