The DHL Stormers recorded their eighth consecutive victory following their 13-8 victory over the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Cape Town.
The Springboks had to dig deep to secure a 32-14 victory over Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
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?
All eyes will be on the Springboks as they gear up for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas, with several key players expected to make a big impact.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk to the run-on side, making them the most capped nine-and-ten combination in Springbok history.
A late penalty by Handre Pollard helped South Africa book their place in the Rugby World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says he is embracing the pressure that comes with playing in the Rugby World Cup semi-final when they take on England on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard is relishing the chance to lead South Africa to victory against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match after a 13-month absence.
Handre Pollard will play his first Test since August 2022 and Marco van Staden will wear the No 16 jersey as replacement hooker for the first time when the Springboks meet Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, as coach Jacques Nienaber rotated his starting team for their final Rugby World Cup pool match.
Springbok fly-half Handre Pollard could be in line to face Tonga in South Africa's final Rugby World Cup pool game at the Orange Velodrome on Sunday.