Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test
Bismarck du Plessis scores a try for Montpellier

Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Retallick to miss France series
Brodie Retallick

Retallick to miss France series

Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ three-Test series against France after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Chiefs’ loss to the Crusaders on Saturday. (more…)

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Junior Boks slay Ireland
Wandisile Simelane celebrates a try

Junior Boks slay Ireland

Wandisile Simelane scored a hat-trick as the Junior Boks claimed a 30-17 bonus-point win against Ireland at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Narbonne on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat
Wales on attack against the Boks

Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat

Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Samoa upset Blitzboks
Samoa's Malu Falaniko

Samoa upset Blitzboks

The Blitzboks finished top of Pool D despite slumping to a 21-12 defeat against Samoa on day one of the London Sevens. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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