Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad
Shane Gates in the action in the Top League

Gates, Van den Heever called up to Japan squad

Utility backs Gerhard van den Heever and Shane Gates have been included in the Brave Blossoms’ extended training squad for the 2021 Test season. (more…)

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Wiese: Heart attack was a ‘scare’
Former Springbok Kobus Wiese

Wiese: Heart attack was a ‘scare’

Former World Cup-winning Springbok Kobus Wiese has for the first time spoken out publicly since being hospitalised after a massive heart attack last week. (more…)

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Rainbow Cup under threat
Bulls wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

Rainbow Cup under threat

The planned PRO14 Rainbow Cup, due to commence in two weeks’ time, is in jeopardy. (more…)

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Toks: ‘Strong character’ Wiese in good spirits

Kobus Wiese’s good friend and former teammate Toks van der Linde says the Springbok great is stable and in good spirits after suffering a ‘scary’ heart attack this week. (more…)

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Bakkies: We made rugby history

Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is ‘humbled but also proud’ of his legacy after being hailed ‘the greatest player’ by former Toulon coach Bernard Laporte.

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Malherbe picks Boks over big-money Japan move
Frans Malherbe

Malherbe picks Boks over big-money Japan move

Springbok prop Frans Malherbe has explained the reasoning behind his decision to turn down a lucrative offer from a Japanese side to remain with Western Province and the Stormers. (more…)

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Malherbe stays with Stormers

Experienced Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has boosted the Stormers by signing a contract extension with Western Province. (more…)

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