The Springboks’ number 10 jersey has once again become a hot topic of debate ahead of their clash with Argentina, but who will start at fly-half?
Bafana Bafana's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup have been dealt a major blow after FIFA deducted points for fielding Teboho Mokoena, who was on a yellow-card suspension against Lesotho.
Experienced lock Lood de Jager will join the Springboks in London on Monday as cover for Franco Mostert, who remained behind in South Africa on Sunday due to a family bereavement, as the side gear up for their closing Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday.
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Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Richards Bay to move to the top of the log, while Sekhukhune United suffered their first defeat in this weekend’s Betway Premiership action.
Enjoy an image gallery of Man of the Match Nuno Santos after making his debut for Mamelodi Sundowns against Richards Bay in the Betway Premiership.
The Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicked off with two wins from four for the South African teams, with the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls victorious on home soil while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Lions lost on the road.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus celebrated the performance of record-breaking man of the match Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as well as a developing style but cautioned that much work remained to be done despite a sumptuous 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban.
New Mamelodi Sundowns signing Nuno Santos was delighted to make his debut following his Man of the Match performance against Richards Bay.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu steals the show after inspiring the Springboks to a 67-30 victory over Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.