Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen

Rugby / Springboks

Siya Kolisi to lean on experienced core

Siya Kolisi has reiterated that the job of leading the Springboks at a tournament as demanding as the World Cup will be a team effort.

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August 27, 2019

Opinion / Rugby / Springboks

Rassie Erasmus’s picks are bold and balanced

Rassie Erasmus could not have selected a much stronger 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

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August 26, 2019

Kwagga Smith

Rugby / Rugby World Cup / Springboks / Top story

It’s official: Gelant, Smith in Bok RWC squad

Warrick Gelant and Kwagga Smith have both been named in the Springboks’ official 31-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in Japan. (more…)

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August 26, 2019

The Sharks celebrate a try.

Currie Cup / Rugby

Sharks battle into semi-finals

The Sharks punished a 14-man Vodacom Bulls side with a 48-40 win in Pretoria on Saturday to qualify for the Currie Cup semi-finals at Western Province’s expense. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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August 25, 2019

William Small-Smith scores

Currie Cup / Rugby

Cheetahs flay WP to finish top

The Free State Cheetahs claimed a 38-33 bonus-point win against Western Province on Saturday to finish at the top of the Currie Cup standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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August 25, 2019

Lions flyhalf Shaun Reynolds passes against Griquas

Currie Cup / Rugby

Lions earn home Currie Cup semi-final

The Golden Lions secured a home semi-final in the Currie Cup after they overcame Griquas 27-26 in an epic clash in Kimberley, writes JOHN GOLIATH. (more…)

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August 25, 2019

Aphiwe Dyantyi

Rugby

Dyantyi tests positive for banned substance

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has tested positive for a banned substance after a national training camp in July. (more…)

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August 24, 2019

Stormers back Damian Willemse

Rugby

Willemse set for Sarries loan

Damian Willemse is in talks to seal a loan move to Premiership champions Saracens should he miss out on the Springboks’ World Cup squad. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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August 23, 2019

Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen

Rugby / Springboks

Boks boast a back-row abundance

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will have had a healthy headache when it comes to selecting his best back row options for the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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August 22, 2019

Marcell Coetzee

Rugby / Springboks

Coetzee opens up about untimely injury

Springbok loose forward Marcell Coetzee says the biggest challenge he faces after missing out on World Cup selection due to injury is accepting his reality. (more…)

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August 21, 2019