Assistant coach Leon MacDonald has shared insight into the unique selection process of the New Zealand squad under All Blacks boss Scott Robertson for 2024. The Kiwis start their season with a two-Test home series against England in Dunedin on 6 July, before a match against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego, USA, as part […]
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For the third season in a row there will be a new winner of the URC as the Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors gear up for an epic decider in Pretoria this week. It will be a second URC final appearance for the Bulls in three seasons, and their first final at Loftus Versfeld since
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Wales head coach Warren Gatland faces several major decisions for the clash against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales Online reports that the return of 94-cap Liam Williams is a major boost, providing experience that was lacking during the Six Nations. However, with standout performances from young fullback Cameron Winnett, Gatland must
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From his jarring tackles to powerful carries, relive the Man of the Match performance from Cameron Hanekom in the Vodacom Bulls’ epic win against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld. KEO: Belligerent, brave & beautiful Bulls host URC final Photo: Lee Warren/Gallo Images The post Watch: Hanekom, the human bulldozer appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. From
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Franco Smith says Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of travelling to Pretoria for the Vodacom URC final against the Bulls on Saturday. Smith’s Warriors downed defending champions Munster in Limerick to set up a grand final clash with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. MORE: Bulls make history on the Highveld It will be
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There were contrasting fortunes for South Africans in the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were knocked out, while Dillyn Leyds helped La Rochelle progress to the semi-finals. Top 14 – Former Vodacom Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe scored a try to help send Bordeaux Begles to the Top 14 semi-finals with a 31-17 home playoff
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One of the Stormers’ powerhouses in the pack has reportedly emerged as a potential target for English Premiership club Sale Sharks. According to a report on RugbyPass, Sale are keen on recruiting hooker Joseph Dweba despite having failed with an earlier bid to sign him from the Stormers. Dweba, who joined the Capetonians from Bordeaux
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Sikhumbuzo Notshe is set to start a new chapter of his rugby journey in France after bidding farewell to the Sharks. Notshe was among 14 players – including flyhalf Curwin Bosch and wing Aphiwe Dyantyi – leaving the Sharks at the end of the season. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, the Springbok loose forward is on
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Rassie Erasmus is considering selecting five uncapped players for the Springboks’ opening Test of 2024 against Wales at Twickenham next Saturday. Among the 12 newcomers in the current Bok camp, winger Edwill van der Merwe and fullback Quan Horn are strong contenders for the starting lineup in London. Erasmus praised Van der Merwe, emphasising his
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Springbok World Cup winner Lood de Jager reportedly faces another extended period on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, the 66-Test lock underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a torn tendon and will be out for at least two months, ruling him out of the start of the 2024
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