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Springbok lock Lood de Jager is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of what is shaping up to be a blockbuster international season. De Jager’s Japanese club, the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, confirmed on Friday that the towering lock will miss the remainder of their domestic campaign after undergoing hip […]

Amid the fallout from Scott Robertson’s sacking as All Blacks coach, there are now calls for Ardie Savea to follow him out the door. Outspoken pundit Mark Watson believes the star loose forward should also exit New Zealand rugby, accusing the All Blacks centurion of effectively “blackmailing” the union during its recent high-performance review. NZ

Frans Steyn admits the Cheetahs head into their final EPCR Challenge Cup pool match against Racing 92 in Paris surrounded by uncertainty, but will give it their all. The Cheetahs have endured a bitterly disappointing campaign which saw them lose their opening two games against the Exeter Chiefs and Stade Français, before last Sunday’s match

Jeff Wilson says NZ Rugby wants Jamie Joseph in charge of the All Blacks and is already eyeing a move for Springbok attack coach Tony Brown. Joseph has emerged as the clear frontrunner to succeed Scott Robertson following his abrupt exit, but panel discussion on The Breakdown quickly shifted to Brown’s future. The former All

Edinburgh head to The Rec on Friday night without four South African players as they chase a crucial Investec Champions Cup result against pool leaders Bath. Duhan van der Merwe, Wes Goosen, Pierre Schoeman and Boan Venter have not made the trip. Van der Merwe is ruled out after failing to recover from the calf

The Vodacom Bulls’ losing streak continues, while the Stormers and Sharks return to winning ways in the Investec Champions Cup, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. Investec Champions Cup Pau vs Bulls (Friday, 10pm) Simon Borchardt: Pau by 10 Juandre Joubert: Pau by 12 Lindiz van Zilla: Bulls by 5 Morne Esben: Pau by

The first victory in the Greatest Rivalry Tour will come with who gets Tony Brown. For Keo’s Investec Champions Cup ACCA, go to AfricaPicks.com The post Keo & Zels: Will Rassie fight to keep Tonyball? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The first victory in the Greatest Rivalry Tour will come with who gets Tony

Sharks-bound tighthead prop Nemo Roelofse says a decade in France has helped shape him into a better all-round player. Roelofse, currently playing for Perpignan, will link up with the Sharks next season. “I developed a lot in France, I learned how to be better in the scrums and to play better rugby in general,” Roelofse

The Sharks boast a halfback pairing with Springbok pedigree for Saturday’s decisive Investec Champions Cup clash against Clermont in Durban. Jordan and Jaden Hendrikse combine at flyhalf and scrumhalf respectively, headlining several key changes to the Sharks side for their must-win pool fixture at Kings Park. There’s also a welcome return to the starting XV

Tighthead prop Nemo Roelofse will head to the Shark Tank at the end of the current European season. Here’s the impact he’s made in France … MORE: Sharks reel in overseas Saffas New Signing Welcome to the Tank Nemo pic.twitter.com/AD8f0bThgb — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 15, 2026 The post Watch: Sharks find Nemo appeared first