Mathe and Fortuin named in Springbok Women’s Sevens squad
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Mathe and Fortuin named in Springbok Women’s Sevens squad

Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Ghana on 9 and 10 November.

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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers
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Broos names preliminary squad for AFCON qualifiers

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has announced his 38-player preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Uganda and South Sudan in November.

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Jordan Hendrikse to replace injured Malherbe in Bok squad
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Jordan Hendrikse to replace injured Malherbe in Bok squad

Jordan Hendrikse has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the experienced prop was forced to remain in South Africa on Sunday due to an ankle injury.

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Hanekom replaces injured Willemse in Bok squad
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Hanekom replaces injured Willemse in Bok squad

Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal of utility back Damian Willemse due to a groin injury.

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Mcatshulwa ready for French adventure
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Mcatshulwa ready for French adventure

Springbok Women utility forward Sinzaso Mcatshulwa is looking forward to her stint at French club Lille Métropole RC Villeneuvois and departed South Africa with a clear objective – to improve as a player and grow as a person.

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SA Rugby names first Under-19 Academy intake
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SA Rugby names first Under-19 Academy intake

SA Rugby has announced a group of 48 players to attend the first Under-19 Academy camp from 18 to 30 November at the Stellenbosch Academy Sports (SAS), with the camp laying the foundation for the identification and preparation of the next generation of Junior Springboks.

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Kerr guides New Zealand to first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title
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Kerr guides New Zealand to first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup title

An impressive performance by Amelia Kerr guided New Zealand to their first-ever Women's T20 World Cup title after beating South Africa by 32 runs in the final in Dubai.

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