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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Lions fullback Quan Horn is relishing the opportunity to make his mark in the Test arena after being included in the Springbok squad for the clash against Wales next Saturday. The 22-year-old is among the 12 newcomers in the current Bok camp, along with Lions teammates Edwill van der Merwe and Jaden Hendrikse, and is
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Edwill van der Merwe has been backed to be just as dangerous as Cheslin Kolbe if called to make his Springbok debut against Wales at Twickenham. Van der Merwe is among the 12 newcomers in the current Bok camp, alongside Lions teammates Quan Horn and Jordan Hendrikse. KEO: Belligerent, brave & beautiful Bulls host URC
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Hilton College snatched a late victory over Michaelhouse on Saturday through a sensational never-say-die try from winger Sebastian Gaboreau. Going into the closing stages of the match 25-21 down against hosts Michaelhouse, Hilton were pinned back in their own 22, with fullback Ivan Jjuuko driving a long kick downfield. The ball bounced into Michaelhouse’s in-goal
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Fullback Willie le Roux is a fitness concern for the Vodacom Bulls in the countdown to this week’s URC final against the Glasgow Warriors in Pretoria. The two-time World Cup-winning Springbok was replaced by Cornel Smit during the second half of a 25-20 win for the Bulls over Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday evening.
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Jake White expressed his delight with Sergeal Petersen after the speedster bounced back from a half-time dressing down to send the Vodacom Bulls to the URC final. Petersen scored a second-half brace, including the winning try, as the Vodacom Bulls claimed a 25-20 victory over a star-studded Leinster at Loftus Versfeld to secure their place
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MARK KEOHANE praises Rassie Erasmus and Jake White for doing a great job ramping up the intensity and enthusiasm for the 2024 Test season and the sport in the Republic. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane draws parallels between the energy of this week and the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup playoffs, emphasising the excitement
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The Vodacom Bulls will host a United Rugby Championship final for the first time when they take on Glasgow Warriors in Pretoria next week. Jake White’s charges claimed a 25-20 semi-final victory over a star-studded Leinster outfit that went down swinging at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in front of a crowd of almost 32,000, and
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