Bordeaux Begles’ South African loose forward Tiaan Jacobs expects a fired-up Vodacom Bulls side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The title holders open the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown with a gruelling trip to Pretoria. The French club swept to their first major trophy in May, edging Northampton in the final to join […]
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The Stormers have the power to win in France but only if they conquer a Bayonne side boasting continuity, home strength and Top 14 pedigree, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that South African sides must start winning away from home to be taken seriously in the Investec Champions Cup. He notes that the
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Sharks loose forward Siya Kolisi could be the next Springbok to head to Japan. According to RugbyPass, the two-time World Cup-winning captain is on the radar of Japan Rugby League One side the Kobelco Kobe Steelers. Kolisi reportedly came close to signing for the Tokyo Sungoliath after the 2023 World Cup triumph, before a late change
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Another match has been added to next year’s much-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. History will be made during with confirmation that the Springbok Women will face New Zealand’s Black Ferns for the first time on South African soil. The landmark Test will form part of a blockbuster double-header at FNB Stadium on 5 September, serving
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Bok lock Eben Etzebeth has proven to be a costly signing for the Sharks. Etzebeth will be unavailable for 12 weeks after receiving a suspension for eye-gouging Wales flank Alex Mann – the latest disruption in a Sharks stint already hampered by injuries and Springbok commitments. Since joining from Toulon in July 2022, Etzebeth has
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Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has been slapped with a massive suspension after being found guilty of making intentional contact with the eye area of Wales flanker Alex Mann. The ruling initially carried an 18-match sanction before being reduced to 12. Etzebeth faced an independent disciplinary panel via video link after his red card in the
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Coach John Dobson says the Stormers’ rapidly expanding squad depth gives them the confidence to go all-out in their Investec Champions Cup opener against Bayonne on Friday night. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson has handed debuts to loosehead prop Ntuthuko “Tuks” Mchunu and hooker Lukhanyo “Boepa” Vokozela, reinforcing his belief that the pack has evolved
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Nick Hatton says the Sharks are ready for the challenge of facing Toulouse in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stade Ernest-Wallon. The Sharks head into Europe on the back of a 44-17 defeat to Connacht that left them 14th on the Vodacom URC log after six rounds and with just one win this
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A World Cup-winning Springbok will start for Bayonne in Friday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against the Stormers at the Stade Jean Dauger. Herschel Jantjies wears the No 9 jersey for the French club, who are fifth on the Top 14 log after 11 rounds. The 29-year-old moved to the French club from the Stormers at the
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Uncapped utility backline player Nabo Sokoyi has been included in the Springbok Sevens squad for the Cape Town Sevens. The Blitzboks are out to defend their crown in the second round of the season. The 23-year-old, born in Upington and schooled at Grey College in Bloemfontein, takes the place of Mfundo Ndhlovu in the only
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