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Springboks complete pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg ahead of All Blacks series opener
The Springboks completed their pre-RGR camp in Johannesburg on Saturday, with Rassie Erasmus confirming the squad is recovered and ready ahead of the All Blacks series opener at 10bet Ellis Park on 22 August.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick on debut as the Springbok Women came from 10-5 down at halftime to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a two-test sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu-Bula Trophy.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty win over Fijiana
The Springbok Women overturned a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant wing Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries to seal the win.
Springbok Women claim inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy with gritty Fiji comeback
The Springbok Women recovered from a halftime deficit to beat Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a series clean sweep and claiming the inaugural Ubuntu–Bula Trophy. Debutant Maria Tshiremba scored a hat-trick of second-half tries.
World Rugby rankings set for Ellis Park showdown as Springboks lead All Blacks by 1.68 points
South Africa lead New Zealand by 1.68 World Rugby ranking points ahead of the Greatest Rivalry Series opener at Ellis Park, with any All Blacks win enough to reclaim top spot.
Clarke shoulder injury adds to All Blacks' mounting tour casualty list
Caleb Clarke has been sent home from New Zealand's South African tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon, becoming the third All Blacks player lost to injury. Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie are also carrying knocks ahead of Saturday's match against the Bulls, with the first Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 22 August.
All Blacks lose Clarke to shoulder injury ahead of Springbok series
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the four-Test series against the Springboks after rupturing a shoulder tendon during Tuesday's 54-0 victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks in Durban. Clarke will return home for surgery, with no timeline set for his return, and will not be replaced in the touring squad.
Clarke ruled out of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the All Blacks' South Africa tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon, becoming the third player lost to injury as the squad prepares to face the Bulls on Saturday ahead of the August 22 test against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Ubuntu-Bula Trophy for Springbok Women
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women beat Fijiana XV 29-22 at Churchill Park to win the Ubuntu-Bula Trophy 2-0, completing a series sweep after last week's 55-12 victory in Suva.
Tshiremba hat-trick on debut seals Springbok Women's series sweep in Lautoka
Maria Tshiremba scored three second-half tries on debut as the Springbok Women came from behind to beat the Fijiana XV 29-22 in Lautoka, completing a 2-0 series sweep.
Clarke becomes third All Black to head home early as injury toll mounts
Winger Caleb Clarke is the third All Black to leave the tour early, ruled out of the Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury suffered against the Sharks. Rennie will not bring in a replacement.
Clarke shoulder injury rules him out of Springbok series as All Blacks injury toll mounts
Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of the four-test Springbok series with a shoulder tendon injury, becoming the third All Black to leave the tour early. Dave Rennie will not call up a replacement, with the series opener at Ellis Park set for 22 August.
Sale circle Papier as Stormers eye Jantjies return
Sale Sharks are pursuing Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier while the Stormers are exploring a return for Herschel Jantjies from Bayonne, with injury cover a key driver in Cape Town.
Both SA U18 sides unbeaten heading into series finale at Stellenberg
Both SA Under-18 sides go into Saturday's U18 International Series finale at Stellenberg unbeaten, with the SA U18 'A' facing France at 11h30 and the SA U18 side taking on England at 15h30. Both squads reflect continued rotation, with Jacobus de Villiers, Juvan Burden, Jamie Wimble and Anesu Kuzonyei making their third consecutive starts for the senior side, while Martin van Niekerk and Nathan Aneke are retained to lead the 'A' side.
All Blacks sweat on Jordan fitness as Springbok Test looms
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Will Jordan remains a doubt for the opening Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 22 August. The prolific wing has been sidelined with a back complaint throughout the All Blacks' South African tour and missed warm-up fixtures against the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls.
Latsha leads Springbok Women in Lautoka as Tshiremba set for debut
Babalwa Latsha returns to captain the Springbok Women against Fiji in Lautoka on Saturday, targeting a series sweep after last week's 55-12 win in Suva, with uncapped Maria Tshiremba set to make her Test debut on the wing.
Rennie backs Roigard, Jordan and McKenzie to be fit for Springbok Test
Dave Rennie expects Cam Roigard, Will Jordan and Damian McKenzie to all be available for the first Test against the Springboks despite their absence from the All Blacks' tour match against the Bulls, with Rennie saying selection for the Test team is close to being settled.
Jordan and Roigard fitness concerns cloud All Blacks' Ellis Park preparations
Will Jordan remains doubtful for the opening Springbok Test at Ellis Park on 22 August after failing to shake a back injury that has kept him out of all three All Blacks tour matches, while scrum-half Cam Roigard is also a fitness concern following a calf niggle.
Louw and Grobbelaar released to Bulls for All Blacks clash at Loftus
Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar have been released from the Springbok camp to appear off the bench for the Bulls against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, with Johan Ackermann tempering expectations given his squad is three weeks into pre-season.
WSL 2 semi-final spots still up for grabs as Griquas demolish Limpopo
Three teams — the SWD Eagirls, Griffons Women and Leopards Women — go into the final WSL 2 league round on Saturday still fighting for the two remaining semi-final places, with the Pumas and Griquas already through.