Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 29, 2025.

Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe at fullback, and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg being drafted into the starting team.

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Maseko Off the Mark with Stunning Copenhagen Double
epa13195460 FCK's Thapelo Maseko celebrates the 4-1 during the UEFA Conference League qualification match between FC Copenhagen and FC Inter Turku in Copenhagen, Denmark, 27 August 2026. EPA/Liselotte Sabroe DENMARK OUT

Maseko Off the Mark with Stunning Copenhagen Double

Thapelo Maseko wasted no time introducing himself to FC Copenhagen supporters, scoring twice as the Danish giants cruised to a dominant 5-0 victory over Odense Boldklub on Sunday.

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‘We Could Score a Lot of Goals’ – Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Golden Arrows and Mamelodi Sundowns at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban on 6 September 2026 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

‘We Could Score a Lot of Goals’ – Mokoena

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Teboho Mokoena admits his side failed to make the most of their chances, despite securing the win over Golden Arrows.

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Da Cruz Urges Chiefs to be More Ruthless
Fernando Da Cruz, Kaizer Chiefs head coach during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Kaizer Chiefs and Siwelele FC at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on 06 September 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Da Cruz Urges Chiefs to be More Ruthless

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz wants his side to become more ruthless in the final third following their victory over Siwelele FC.

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Ouaddou Calls for Focus as Pirates Begin CAF CL Campaign
Abdeslam Ouaddou, head coach of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 26 April 2026 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

Ouaddou Calls for Focus as Pirates Begin CAF CL Campaign

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is expecting a tough test against La Cure Waves in the CAF Champions League first preliminary round and has called on his players to approach the encounter with maximum respect.

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‘We Are Ready’ – Ighodaro on Chiefs’ Siwelele Test
Etiosa Ighodaro of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2026 Toyota Cup match between Kaizer Chiefs and Scottland FC at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on 26 July 2026 © Alche Greeff/BackpagePix

‘We Are Ready’ – Ighodaro on Chiefs’ Siwelele Test

Kaizer Chiefs forward Etiosa Ighodaro says the team is determined to bounce back from their latest setback as they prepare to face Siwelele on Sunday.

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Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”
epa13215489 South African head coach Rassie Erasmus looks on prior to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour match played at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, 05 September 2026. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Erasmus: “We’ve still got a series to win”

A delighted Rassie Erasmus shrugged off suggestions that his team had clinched a series victory over New Zealand following Saturday’s win at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.

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Boks Break FNB Stadium Curse With Thrilling All Blacks Win
Jesse Kriel of South Africa (c) during the 2026 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, 3rd Test match between the Springbok v All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 5 September 2026 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

Boks Break FNB Stadium Curse With Thrilling All Blacks Win

The Springboks ended more than a decade of hurt by beating the All Blacks 29-24 at the third attempt at the FNB Stadium in front of an ecstatic crowd of 85,967 to take a 2-1 series lead in the third Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Soweto on Saturday.

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