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SA 'A' returns to action against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header

SA 'A' returns to the field for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on June 20, doubling as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks v Barbarians match. Erasmus sees the fixture as a chance to assess players outside his current rotation group, with Zimbabwe treating it as World Cup preparation after securing their 2027 qualification.

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SA 'A' returns for Zimbabwe clash as Erasmus casts wider net ahead of World Cup

The SA 'A' side returns to action for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe's Sables on June 20 in Gqeberha, as a curtain raiser to the Springboks versus Barbarians. Erasmus is using the match to assess fringe players beyond his established rotation group, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. Zimbabwe, who have qualified for Australia, see the fixture as a key preparation marker.

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Pollard Backs Papier to Let His Rugby Do the Talking

Pollard says Papier's only job is to keep playing the way he is — but the scrumhalf queue is longer than ever. The piece breaks down what's at stake.

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Yaw Penxe bringing some serious spark ⚡

Yaw Penxe bringing some serious spark ⚡

The Sharks
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Gen Z Rugby Players Guess Old Tech (Disaster)

With so many young players in the Sharks squad, Kim Jayde thought she should put them to the test. Jurenzo Julius, Nick Hatton, Fez Mbatha try to guess some of the classic technology from the 80s and 90s with things like walkmans, VCR playe

The Sharks
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The secret to Ethan Hooker's power is revealed 🏋️‍♂️😉

The secret to Ethan Hooker's power is revealed 🏋️‍♂️😉

The Sharks
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Breakdown battle the key as Lions look to ambush log-leaders Glasgow

The Lions have identified Glasgow's breakdown speed as the key weakness to exploit on Saturday, with Pretorius, Du Plessis, and Mahashe all available to contest the ruck — and a lot more than local pride riding on the result.

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Breakdown battle: How the Lions plan to stop Glasgow's tempo machine

The Lions are targeting Glasgow's quick-ruck DNA through their loosie trio of Pretorius, Du Plessis and Mahashe — with the breakdown framed as the tactical hinge of a high-stakes URC clash.

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Sharks' Top-Eight Bid Hanging by a Thread as Esterhuizen Demands Mental Switch

Seven points off the top eight with four to play and key players injured, the Sharks' season hinges on fixing the mental inconsistency Esterhuizen has publicly identified as their core problem.

SuperSport Rugby
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Accountability, anonymity, and a farewell to Chippie Solomon

Gavin Rich uses the Feinberg-Mngomezulu social media pile-on to argue that anonymous online criticism is fundamentally different from the accountable press era — and the piece ends with a heartfelt tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon.

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Rising Bok prospect Haashim Pead signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports

Haashim Pead has been signed by Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, following in Siya Kolisi's footsteps at the high-profile management agency. The young South African back has been attracting attention as one of the country's most exciting emerging talents.

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Werner Kok caught in Ulster contract uncertainty despite becoming Belfast favourite

Werner Kok has become a fan favourite at Ulster but doesn't know if the province can retain him — a candid look at the stresses of contract limbo in Belfast.

RugbyPass
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Is David Kriel having a career year? | BullsEye Pod Episode 1

Welcome to the launch of the BullsEye Pod! The official Podcast of the Vodacom Bulls. In this episode the BullsEye Team (Mark & KK) defend Ruan Nortje's captaincy, look at the latest signing rumours, and chat to budding superstar David Kri

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When will Jacques "Sheep" Du Plessis return? | BullsEye Pod Episode 3

In this weeks episode of the Official Podcast of the Vodacom Bulls: BullsEye Pod, we sit down with Jacques "Sheep" Du Plessis as well as the hot-stepper himself Stedman Gans.

Blue Bulls
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Lionel Mapoe THE OFFLOAD KING joins the BullsEye Boys | BullsEye Pod Ep 4

In this week's episode of the "BullsEye Pod" we welcome Lionel "Doggy" Mapoe.

Blue Bulls
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Sbu Speaks: Sbu Nkosi on his return to Loftus

Vodacom Bulls and Springbok star Sbu Nkosi opens up as he returns to rugby for the first time since the end of 2022. Nkosi unpacks his journey long before his break and the process he took, helping him reconnect with hisself during his time

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Keo & Zels: How Rassie gets Eben to the 2027 RWC final

The 2023 Boks were the oldest ever to win a World Cup, and Rassie will have to make some tough calls to take the core of his team to a third-successive Rugby World Cup.

Keo & Zels Show
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Is Thomas du Toit the best prop in the world?

The person writing this says yes but someone may disagree and if so you should have been writing this I guess

Squidge Rugby
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Keo & Zels: Lions giftwrap Rassie's next Bok enforcer

The boys celebrate four from four, but even bigger is what is coming out of the Lions Den for Rassie Erasmus.

SA Rugby Magazine
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Keo & Zels: Boks beware, the real All Blacks are coming

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his assistant coaches and the boys believe Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test series is going to be brutal!

SA Rugby Magazine