Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”
Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship South Africa Captain run at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Stick: “We have to be at our best for 80 minutes against NZ”

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi admitted on Friday that they had learned many lessons from last weekend’s 24-17 defeat against New Zealand in Auckland as they gear up for Saturday’s Test against their archrivals in Wellington, with Stick saying they have to be at their best for the full 80 minutes.

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September 12, 2025
Stage is set for Currie Cup semi-finals
Caleb Abrahams of Suzuki Griquas during the 2025 Carling Black Label Currie Cup rugby match between the Fidelity ADT Lions and Suzuki Griquas at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 6 September 2025 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix
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Stage is set for Currie Cup semi-finals

A place in this year’s Carling Currie Cup Premier Division final is the big prize on offer when the two semi-finals will be staged in Johannesburg and Kimberley on Saturday.

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September 12, 2025
Sharks to face Stormers in pre-season warm-up
Jordan Hendrikse of Sharks scores a try as he evades a tackle by Neethling Fouche of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Sharks at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 28 December 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Sharks to face Stormers in pre-season warm-up

The Hollywoodbets Sharks travel to George on Friday to take on the DHL Stormers at Outeniqua Park Rugby Stadium, George for a pre-season warm-up match ahead of the upcoming Vodacom United Rugby Championship that kicks off in two weeks’ time.

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September 12, 2025
In Picture: Stellies gear up for MTN8 final showdown
Genino Palace of Stellenbosch FC is challenged by Ibraheem Jabaar of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 MTN8 Final media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Compex in Stellenbosch on 9 September 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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In Picture: Stellies gear up for MTN8 final showdown

Enjoy an image gallery of Stellenbosch FC as they prepare to take on Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN8 on Saturday.

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September 12, 2025
Gallery: Pirates gear up for MTN8 final
Orlando Pirates players during the I2025 MTN8 Final Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadiums in Johannesburg on 09 September 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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Gallery: Pirates gear up for MTN8 final

Enjoy an image gallery of Orlando Pirates as they train ahead of their MTN8 final encounter against Stellenbosch FC at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

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September 12, 2025
Mhlongo shares his for prediction MTN8 final
Brighton Mhlongo, Engen Knockout ambassador during the Engen Knockout Challenge 2025 KwaZulu Natal Finals at Kloof High School, in Durban on 03 July 2025 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix
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Mhlongo shares his for prediction MTN8 final

With a colossal clash set to electrify Mbombela Stadium this Saturday, Showmax caught up with former Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo to get his thoughts on the highly anticipated MTN8 final.

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September 12, 2025
“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker
Steve Barker, head coach of Stellenbosch FC during the 2025 MTN8 Final media day for Stellenbosch FC at Lentelus Sports Compex in Stellenbosch on 9 September 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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“Getting into the MTN8 final is not easy” – Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker says his side are excited and highly motivated ahead of the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates on Saturday.

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September 11, 2025
“It’s good to be back” – Sibisi
Nkosinathi Sibisi, Captain of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between AmaZulu and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on 24 May 2025 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
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“It’s good to be back” – Sibisi

Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi says he is happy to be back in time for the MTN8 final against Stellenbosch FC on Saturday.

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September 11, 2025
“We want to deliver a worthy performance” – Ouaddou
Abdeslam Ouaddou coach of Orlando Pirates during the I2025 MTN8 Final Orlando Pirates Media Day at Rand Stadiums in Johannesburg on 09 September 2025 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
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“We want to deliver a worthy performance” – Ouaddou

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou says his side are determined to put on a worthy performance for the club's supporters in the MTN8 final.

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September 10, 2025