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Just over a season ago, Jonathan Roche was a star for the University of Cape Town in the Varsity Cup. Now, he is set to attend his first virtual Springbok alignment camp.
Very few rugby-playing nations will come close to the depth that South Africa possess as the World Champions are set to start the new season with a camp in Cape Town.
The Johannesburg team secured another one of their stars for the next three years as they continue to build on their squad for the United Rugby Championship and European competitions.
Eben Etzebeth’s health should take precedence this season as the Sharks and Springboks navigate his concussion recovery, prioritising a successful return for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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The Durban side look to regain momentum as they face Cardiff Rugby in the United Rugby Championship (URC) following a heavy defeat in the Champions Cup.
Sharks coach John Plumtree must address the high number of one-on-one missed tackles against Bordeaux as fullback Hakeem Kunene faces a disciplinary hearing for a high tackle.
The Stormers announced on Tuesday that “despite significant interest from several overseas clubs, Neethling Fouché has committed his future to the Stormers”.
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South African rugby teams faced a challenging week in European competitions, with only the Lions and Bulls performing well while others struggled.
The Cape side fought until the end to clinch a win over the French club, but the loss dashed their hopes for glory in Europe’s elite club rugby tournament.
The Sharks’ hopes were dashed as they suffered a humiliating loss to Bordeaux, with Damian Penaud scoring a remarkable double hat-trick.
Despite picking up more injuries, the Cape side will be boosted by the return of several Boks and other experienced players ahead of facing Leinster.
The Bulls emerged out of their dark hole to knock over Stade Francais 48-7 and end their Champions Cup campaign on a high note, and qualify for the Challenge Cup round of 16.
The Stormers put up a valiant fight against Racing 92 but fell short in a thrilling Champions Cup match, ending their hopes of progressing in the tournament.
Cameron Hanekom admitted that the Bulls had been feeling the pressure heading into the Stade Francais game after four consecutive losses, but they were determined to rectify things.
The Bulls scored seven tries against Stade Francais to bring some cheer to the die-hard 10 369 Pretoria souls – and those fans would be wondering where this team has been recently.
Gelant has been one of the outstanding players for the Cape side in the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup this season.
While Jake White was beating the Challenge Cup drum yesterday, what might be even more important for the Bulls is to end their four-match losing run against Stade Francais.
Sharks coach John Plumtree faces an injury crisis as his team prepares to take on Bordeaux in a pivotal Champions Cup match.
They are aware just how tough tonight’s final group stage match against their French hosts will be, but the Stormers will bank on winning momentum to get them a victory to qualify for the Champions Cup knockouts.
Sharks coach John Plumtree said on Friday that he is at his wits’ end because of the deepening injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux in France.
The comeback of lock Ruan Nortjé from a hamstring injury will make Jake White feel confident that the Bulls can end their four-match losing streak against Stade Francais on Saturday.
It’s a pivotal Champions Cup match for the Stormers, but they made some strategic changes to their line-up on Friday while aiming for a win against Racing 92 in Paris.
Ruan Nortjé was having a dream 2024 until he suffered a horror hamstring tear, but after two months of rehab and rare family time, he is raring to go for the Bulls against Stade Francais.