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Despite a strong performance against Argentina on Saturday evening, which should put Springbok eighthman Cameron Hanekom firmly in the picture for the opening Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test, head coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Jasper Wiese’s status as the premier No 8.Hanekom led the physical charge of the world champions in Buenos Aires, and his carries over the gain line and ferocious tackling helped lay the platform for the 17-10 victory. He […]

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has revealed Monnapule Saleng is training away from the senior team after repeatedly breaching the club’s rules and values.Saleng was again absent as Sundowns edged Polokwane City 3-2 after extra-time in their MTN8 quarter-final on Saturday, with the result sending the defending champions into the semi-finals.The former Orlando Pirates winger has not featured for Masandawana this season, and Cardoso provided a detailed explanation when […]

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson revealed that his side had a useful exchange with the Springbok coaching staff ahead of Friday’s clash with the All Blacks, with the Cape side now set to provide informal feedback to the world champions after their 38-21 defeat.Dobson said the discussions with Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff were part of a growing alignment between the South African teams and the Springboks ahead […]

MOROCCO (1)(2)Ouzraoui 32’, El Haj (p) 48’SOUTH AFRICA (1)Kgatlana 68’Banyana Banyana’s 2027 World Cup dream is hanging by a thread. Their lacklustre run at the ongoing Wafcon has culminated in the team needing to navigate the play-offs to reach the finals in Brazil next year, after failing to progress past the quarter-finals.Banyana lost 2-1 to hosts Morocco in the continental showpiece last-eight at a buzzing Moulay El Hassan Stadium on […]

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus predicted that Saturday night’s friendly with the Pumas in Buenos Aires would be an ugly arm wrestle, and he was spot on.An out-of-sync Springbok side eventually inched over the line 17-10, but only after having to tackle for their lives in the closing minutes to secure the spoils.Before Bok fans hit the panic button, however, this was arguably the exact game the world champions needed on […]

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his approach to team selection as he balances squad fitness with the club’s demand for success in the MTN8.The Buccaneers edged Durban City 2-1 after extra time at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to reach the MTN8 semi-finals, with Ghampani Lungu scoring the decisive goal in the 120th minute.Pirates are chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, but Ouaddou faces the challenge of […]

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his approach to team selection as he balances squad fitness with the club’s demand for success in the MTN8.The Buccaneers edged Durban City 2-1 after extra time at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to reach the MTN8 semi-finals, with Ghampani Lungu scoring the decisive goal in the 120th minute.Pirates are chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, but Ouaddou faces the challenge of […]

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his approach to team selection as he balances squad fitness with the club’s demand for success in the MTN8.The Buccaneers edged Durban City 2-1 after extra time at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to reach the MTN8 semi-finals, with Ghampani Lungu scoring the decisive goal in the 120th minute.Pirates are chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, but Ouaddou faces the challenge of […]

Orlando Pirates head coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has explained his approach to team selection as he balances squad fitness with the club’s demand for success in the MTN8.The Buccaneers edged Durban City 2-1 after extra time at Orlando Amstel Arena on Saturday to reach the MTN8 semi-finals, with Ghampani Lungu scoring the decisive goal in the 120th minute.Pirates are chasing a fifth consecutive MTN8 title, but Ouaddou faces the challenge of […]