Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury setback gives Jonathan Roche a chance to rise for Stormers

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With injuries to three of their first-choice centres, the Stormers could depend on an inexperienced midfield combination against Racing 92 in Saturday’s Champions ...

Watch VideoVincent Koch urges Sharks to shut down Leicester Tigers in chilly East Midlands

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Victory over Leicester will put John Plumtree’s Sharks team one step closer to reaching the knockouts of the Champions Cup, with two more pool matches to play next ...

Watch VideoStormers have to keep their eye on Harlequins elusive flyhalf Marcus Smith

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As the Cape side prepare for their Champions Cup encounter against Harlequins on Saturday, the concern looms large over how to mitigate the threat posed by England ...

Watch VideoGerhard Steenekamp says there’ll be no weather excuses when Bulls take on Saints

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The Bulls are happy to be back at ‘Fort Loftus’, and look forward to sunny and dry conditions that should aid their running rugby against Northampton on Saturday. ...

Springboks out to secure UK tour whitewash as they shift attention Wales clash

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Meeting Wales for the second time this year, the world champions are on the verge of concluding their 2024 season with an unbeaten record on their UK tour.

Springboks deny fiery England at Twickenham with Cheslin Kolbe on song

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A defensive masterclass in the second half against England ensured the Springboks kept their unbeaten record on their UK tour with one Test to play.

English will pose a significant challenge says Springboks coach

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Several World Cup winners are expected to return to the Springbok starting line-up this week after being rested for the first Test against Scotland.

Stormers lose as injuries mount in Glasgow Warriors clash

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The Stormers suffered a tough defeat against the defending champions and are now with their backs against the wall in the competition.

Impressive form of Springboks’ ‘Viking’ brings hope at lock for South Africa

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If double World Cup winner RG Snyman can stay fit over the next couple of weeks, the world champions will be eager to unleash him on the Year-end tour in the United ...

Stormers on the receiving end of 38-7 pasting by Edinburgh

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Looking for a second victory on tour, the Stormers ended their opening United Rugby Championship tour on a disappointing note after losing in Scotland.

Bulls claim convincing win over Ulster but still need to tighten up defence

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The Bulls powered to a second successive win after scoring seven tries in their dominant win over Ulster at Loftus Versfeld

Fresh faces shine in Springbok resurgence

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The Springboks have embraced a fresh wave of talent in their thrilling new journey under head coach Rassie Erasmus, deploying 49 players in the 10 Tests played thus ...

Grobbelaar eyes Bulls success after his time with the Springboks

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His focus won’t be too far ahead and thinking about the Springboks’ November Tests, but hooker Johan Grobbelaar is primed to fire for the Bulls in the United Rugby ...

Better calls at scrum time will give Stormers smoother ride against Zebre

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The Stormers are gearing up for a redemptive showdown against Zebre in Italy after some controversial scrum calls in their last match cost them.

Springboks take some time off as Rassie Erasmus scouts the fringes

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The Springboks will get a couple of weeks off, while the national team coaches will be scouting some fringe players who will want to put their hands up for the November ...

Boks have to be on top of their game against motivated Pumas says Kwagga Smith

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South Africa will be wary of the breakdown threat of Argentina’s loose forwards and the X-factor in their backline when they clash in a potential Rugby Championship ...

Springboks will have a ‘final’ mentality when they take on Pumas

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It will be like a final for South Africa when they face Argentina on Saturday with the world champions looking to wrap up the Rugby Championship with a victory away ...

‘I knew I wanted to come home,’ says Kolisi after stint in France

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There is still a job to do for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship, but Siya Kolisi missed home and that’s why he decided to move back after signing with the ...

Shark Tank welcomes Kolisi back after French fling

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After spending a year playing his rugby in France, Siya Kolisi will return to Durban to play for the Sharks in the new club rugby season.

Kolisi puts procedure on the back burner to be part of big All Blacks clash

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Kolisi has a fractured nose and had the option to ‘reset’ it, as head coach Rassie Erasmus explained on Thursday, which would’ve taken him out of the game for about ...

Everyone seems to be wondering who Cheslin Kolbe will steamroll next

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He is not singling out opponents bigger than him to bump them off with his runs, but Bok speedster Cheslin Kolbe loves to vary his play to keep defenders guessing ...

Boks know that scrums will be key battleground against All Blacks

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While the prediction is a good running game of rugby between South Africa and New Zealand, the scrum battle could be pivotal in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash ...

Rassie recalls five World Cup winners into Springbok squad to face All Blacks

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Rassie Erasmus recalled five World Cup winners to the Bok squad ahead of the double Tests against the All Blacks in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Fassie will grab his chance with both hands in second Test Down Under

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Aphelele Fassi wants to continue the good form he has displayed in the Tests he’s played so far this year. His prowess under high kicks will be crucial, as the Springboks ...

Rassie makes 10 changes for second Test against Wallabies

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The Bok coaches decided to shake things up for Saturday’s second Test against the Wallabies in Perth with an experimental side set to back up the strong performance ...