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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said his team’s statement victory over France on Saturday night was special for him in his 100th appearance for his country, but incredible for his team.The Boks beat the French 32-17 despite playing the second half a player down — lock Lood de Jager was dubiously red-carded for a high challenge on a French player.“We prepared for the event of a red card, the coaching staff […]

When it’s your captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test and he’s forced to leave the field at halftime to accommodate a red card, you dig deeper to get the victory — for him, and for South Africa. That’s exactly what the Springboks did on Saturday night in Paris, standing tall against a fired-up French side seeking revenge, a hostile crowd at the Stade de France, and a highly questionable red card decision against lock Lood de Jager. In the […]

Bafana Bafana could have played the current FIFA World Cup champions, Argentina, in preparation for next year’s global showpiece. However, such are the struggles of Safa that Hugo Broos might have to settle for facing his native country, Belgium.When Bafana qualified for the global showpiece, they cemented their place as one of the top nations on the continent. This comes after also qualifying for the upcoming AFCON, which will be […]

South African discus thrower Simone Kruger has set her sights on defending her title at the next Paralympic Games, which will be hosted in Los Angeles (LA), United States, in 2028.Kruger currently holds the world record (38.10 m) in the Women’s F38 discus, a mark she set at the 2023 World Para Championships. She also successfully defended her crown at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India, earlier […]

Pakistan’s opening batter Sami Ayub (77) led the hosts to a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, helping them secure their first-ever One Day International series win over the Proteas on home soil.Chasing 144 runs to win in 50 overs, Pakistan had a relatively simple task on Saturday. Apart from Fakhar Zaman losing his wicket in the opening over of the run chase, there were no real troubles for the […]

Midfielder Devin Titus has proudly etched his name in the annals of Stellenbosch Football Club history by becoming the youngest player to reach 150 appearances for the Winelands club. His milestone came this week as he lined up in the starting XI for the Betway Premiership clash against Siwelele FC, marking a significant achievement within the club’s rich legacy.This remarkable achievement highlights his dedication and perseverance. The 24-year-old Titus has […]

Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi is not reading too much into last weekend’s emphatic league victory over Marumo Gallants, warning that Saturday’s Carling Knockout Cup semi-final at the King Zwelithini Stadium could produce a very different outcome.It will be the second meeting between the two teams in just a week, after Abafana Bes’thende dismantled the Limpopo side in the Betway Premiership at the same venue.But Mngqithi, an experienced tactician who […]

Zambia might have faced challenges in the last few years, leading to their decline, but they should give Bafana Bafana who are beginning their preparations for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco next month, a run for their money.Chipolopolo were the last COSAFA region nation to win AFCON, back in 2012. But instead of building on that foundation, they’ve endured several setbacks. They exited in the group stage in the following […]

The Proteas won the toss and opted to bat first in the third and series-deciding One Day International at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Saturday.Captain Matthew Breetzke called correctly at the toss and did not hesitate to bat first, as he looked to unleash the in-form opening batters Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Quinton de Kock.Breetzke believes that runs on the board are key, as they are playing on a used […]