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Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids believes the hard work put into the set piece is beginning to pay dividends as the Boks prepare for Saturday’s fourth and final Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore.Davids says the groundwork laid throughout the season — including giving opportunities to a wide range of players — has helped the Springboks build depth, combinations and cohesion in their pack.“Going into this series, […]

Ahead of the start of the new South African domestic season, Boland head coach Justin Ontong is embracing a fresh chapter with quiet confidence.Facing a stiff opening test against the defending CSA Four-Day Domestic series champions the Lions at the Wanderers on Thursday, Ontong believes his revamped squad possesses the ideal blend of experience and character to turn potential into silverware.Boland enter the 2026/27 campaign having bid farewell to a […]

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie faces a delicate balancing act ahead of Saturday’s fourth and final Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test in Baltimore.Rennie will be forced to patch up a depleted squad while attempting to halt the Springboks, who have been getting stronger and stronger as the series has progressed.With the All Blacks going down 2–1 in the series following a gruelling 29–24 defeat at the FNB Stadium, the All Blacks […]

Mamelodi Sundowns left-back Fawaaz Basadien has credited consistency and strong belief as the fuel behind his resurgence at the club this season.Basadien has already featured for Sundowns six times across all competitions – more than half of the 11 games he played all of last season – marking a notable change in fortunes.This rich vein of form is reawakening the talented and hardworking player who was signed three seasons ago […]

Oswin Appollis could be the next talisman to leave Orlando Pirates following a wide range of reports linking him with an overseas move to Europe.The reports further underline that interest has come from an unnamed club in France. However, given that the Ligue 1 transfer window closed on September 1, any potential new club would only be allowed to register him in January.Although the transfer window is closed, Appollis could […]

Sandile Zungu is confident he will win Saturday’s SAFA presidential elections and end Danny Jordaan’s 13-year reign, despite reports suggesting the incumbent remains the firm favourite among the 52 regions.Addressing the media in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Monday, Zungu outlined his vision for South African football while raising concerns about the electoral process ahead of the September 12 vote.The AmaZulu president claimed some regions and candidates had been unfairly affected in […]

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has kept the door open for Anrich Nortje’s return to the ODI team, despite the fast bowler’s absence from the 16-player squad set to face Australia at the end of the month.With pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada ruled out of the ODI series due to a hamstring injury, Conrad would have been on the hunt for an injection of pace to face the Aussies.Ironically, Nortje’s last ODI […]

The Springboks on Monday made two changes to their team to face the All Blacks in the fourth Test  in Baltimore, USA, over the weekend.Holding a 2-1 lead in the series after a gritty triumph in Johannesburg, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for maximum stability. Just two tactical tweaks mark the run-on XV for Saturday’s series decider.Damian Willemse returns to his familiar fullback role to replace the injured Cheslin […]

Kevin Pietersen has joined England's white-ball coaching team as a "specialist mentor" in the build-up to next year's World Cup in southern Africa.The former England captain will be part of Brendon McCullum's coaching group for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series at home to Sri Lanka later this month, as well as subsequent series.The 50-over World Cup is being held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2027.Pietersen, […]