Willie le Roux insists his international career is not yet over. The veteran fullback, speaking at an SA Rugby sponsorship event in Joburg on Thursday, admitted he still feels the pull of the national setup. “You do miss being in the team all the time, especially when you play with them and celebrate the good […]
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Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks keep redefining excellence despite World Rugby overlooking him for Coach of the Year, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that Erasmus needs no external validation after producing the most dominant two-season run of any Springbok coach, defined by continuity, bold selections and relentless winning. Over the past two seasons, Erasmus
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Nick Mallett says the Springboks shouldn’t try to run Wales off their feet in Cardiff on Saturday. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has made nine changes to the team that beat Ireland in Dublin for their final Test of 2025, with several players released to their clubs as this match falls outside World Rugby’s international window.
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Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Ireland lock James Ryan should have received a permanent red card for his “reckless” cleanout on Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx. Initially shown a yellow card in the 20th minute, the 29-year-old saw it upgraded to a 20-minute red after a bunker review. On Wednesday, Ryan received a three-match ban,
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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes the international break has prepared his team for a second Vodacom URC block they’ve traditionally found tough. Van Rooyen said his side is “refreshed, prepared and hungry” ahead of Saturday’s Jukskei derby against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, after what he describes as a perfectly timed three-week preparation
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The Money Man and Gavin Rich preview the Springboks’ final match of the season against Wales, and discuss the URC clashes featuring the South African teams. The post Money Man & Rich Pickings: Can the Boks do it again? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Money Man and Gavin Rich preview the Springboks’ final
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Coach Frans Steyn is backing new flyhalf signing Jaco van der Walt to make an impact for the Cheetahs in the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 31-year-old former Scotland international has been included in the Cheetahs’ touring squad for their clashes against the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on 7 December and Stade Francais at the
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France captain Antoine Dupont is set to return for Toulouse this weekend after more than eight months out injured. The scrumhalf suffered a serious knee injury in March but is expected to be in the French champions’ match 23 for Saturday’s home Top 14 game against Racing 92. Since October, the 29-year-old Olympic gold medallist
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Cardiff on Saturday is a celebration of the power and precision of the world champion Springboks. The post Keo & Zels: Why these Springboks must bury woeful wales appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Cardiff on Saturday is a celebration of the power and precision of the world champion Springboks. The post Keo & Zels:
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Captain Impi Visser says the Blitzboks want to “lay down a marker early” at the Dubai Sevens this weekend. Visser made his first appearance at the traditional captains’ photo ahead of Saturday’s season-opening SVNS tournament “It will be a no-excuses weekend for us,” he said. “We came prepared and are an experienced squad, so we
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