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Rassie Erasmus outlines the details of the returning Felix Jones’ role and responsibilities as a key member in an expanded Springbok coaching setup. Jones, a key figure in South Africa’s 2019 and 2023 World Cup triumphs, left to join England after the last edition of the global tournament but has now returned to the Republic.  […]

Gloucester have secured the services of a powerful and versatile Sharks loose forward who brings plenty of energy and dynamism to the English Premiership outfit. The 28-year-old James Venter has sealed a move to the Cherry & Whites from next season, ending his five-year stay at Kings Park. Venter, who previously played for the Lions,

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Head coach Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith from the England starting XV for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham. Smith, England’s fullback in their recent narrow wins over France and Scotland, even though he is a flyhalf by trade, has been replaced by Elliot Daly. A more experienced performer in the No

Rassie Erasmus is upbeat about Eben Etzebeth’s involvement for the Springboks in 2025, while has addressed questions around Siya Kolisi’s role in the team, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The world champions will kick off their season preparations with a three-day alignment camp in Cape Town next week, with 56 players attending in person and 26 joining

Wing Yaw Penxe expects the Sharks to bite back against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday. The Durbanites suffered a chastening 38-14 defeat at Ellis Park last weekend, conceding six tries to a rampant Lions team. Coach John Plumtree called it a “massive wake-up call” for his side who were “not in the right

The world champion Springboks are looking to add two more Tests to their 2025 schedule and will also face the Barbarians in June. While details on the additional matches remain undisclosed, Rassie Erasmus revealed in a Bok conference on Wednesday he has requested 15 Tests, ensuring players are in camp for 137 days.  The Boks

Newlands Stadium could be sold at auction despite the Western Province Rugby Football Union having secured a buyer. The WPRFU offered its real estate, including the former home of the WP and Stormers, as security for the R250-million it owes Dreamworld Investments. That includes the R112-million the union borrowed, under then president Zelt Marais, to settle

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has picked a player at outside centre for their opening SA Cup match against Boland who he believes has the potential to emulate a Springbok star. Raegan Oranje has played scrumhalf and wing for the Cheetahs since arriving in Bloemfontein from Griquas, but Steyn insists the 28-year-old has what it takes

Less than two months after Jamie George feared his England career was over, the veteran hooker is set to become a Test centurion in the Six Nations clash against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday. George succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of the 2024 Six Nations championship but was demoted to vice-captain in January