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Pollard and Feinberg-Mngomezulu deliver standout kicking displays in URC
Handrè Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been in kicking form in the URC, with a highlight reel of their best efforts underlining the quality both Springbok pivots are producing at franchise level.
Ntlabakanye doping verdict expected within three weeks after closing arguments concluded
Asenathi Ntlabakanye's doping panel is deliberating after closing arguments were completed last week, with a verdict expected within three weeks. The Springbok tighthead faces a two-to-four year ban if found guilty on charges relating to a positive test for anastrozole and an admission of taking DHEA. Rassie Erasmus has expressed personal support for Ntlabakanye while acknowledging the matter is entirely outside the team's hands.
Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad
Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored two tries during the latest round of club fixtures in Japan and Europe. The trio's performances were among the highlights for South African players based abroad over the weekend.
Dobson credits measured game plan as Stormers demolish log-leaders Glasgow 48-12
The Stormers bounced back emphatically from their Connacht defeat, hammering URC log-leaders Glasgow Warriors 48-12 at Cape Town Stadium with a controlled, set-piece-focused display. Coach John Dobson credited improved decision-making and defended the team's emotional week following the death of team manager Chippie Solomon. The win was marred by what appears to be a serious knee injury to Cobus Reinach, while 18-year-old Markus Muller marked his debut off the bench.
Ackermann demands officiating clarity after Kriel try ruled out against Scarlets
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has gone public with his frustration after David Kriel's late try was ruled out against the Scarlets, demanding clarity from officials over the controversial decision.
Reinach knee injury clouds Stormers' URC summit move after Glasgow hammering
The Stormers beat Glasgow 48-12 to go top of the URC, but John Dobson is bracing for bad news on Cobus Reinach after the scrumhalf suffered a knee injury late in the match. Reinach, only recently back from a hernia operation, is in a brace and has yet to be scanned, with Dobson openly doubting his availability for the European tour. An ACL diagnosis would also have significant implications for the Springboks.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Roos lead Stormers to 48-12 demolition of Glasgow
The Stormers put Glasgow Warriors to the sword 48-12 at DHL Stadium, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributing 23 points and Evan Roos crossing for another try to go with a match-high 18 tackles. Springbok rookie Ntuthuko Mchunu scored twice from loosehead prop despite an early injury scare.
Springbok management takes weekend break on the West Coast
Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok management team were seen unwinding on the West Coast over the weekend. The footage, shared on social media, shows the group in good spirits during a break between commitments.
Stormers set to hand record-breaking debut to 18-year-old Markus Muller against Glasgow
Markus Muller will become the youngest Stormers debutant in history against Glasgow Warriors, breaking Damian Willemse's record at 18 years, 9 months and 19 days. John Dobson has structured a 5-3 bench split to limit the teenager's exposure, with the plan to give him 10 to 15 minutes late in the match. Muller will then join the Junior Springboks for the U20 Rugby Championship.
Moodie ruled out of Scarlets clash as Bulls take no risks with hamstring
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of the Bulls' clash against the Scarlets after his hamstring failed to recover sufficiently from the injury sustained against the Dragons. Johan Ackermann confirmed the decision was made to avoid aggravating the problem, with the bye week offering time for recovery. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheswill Jooste return to bolster the backline.
Lions launch 'Beyond29' project to explore tours outside traditional SANZAAR rotation
The British and Irish Lions have launched a formal 'Beyond29' project to investigate touring destinations and commercial models outside their traditional South Africa, Australia and New Zealand rotation. France, Japan and the Americas are among the territories being assessed, with consultancies asked to evaluate host nation allocation models including scrapping or extending the current 12-year cycle. The move is driven by an acknowledgement that the existing rotation may be approaching its commercial ceiling.
Springbok front-rowers break silence on brutal 2019 World Cup camp behind viral photo
Three Springbok front-rowers have opened up about the punishing pre-2019 World Cup training camp behind a viral photo that sparked unfounded doping accusations, calling the experience 'madness'. The players' accounts shed light on the physical preparation that preceded South Africa's World Cup victory in Japan.
Hooker faces surgery after shoulder dislocation
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed. No return date has been specified.
Hooker set for shoulder surgery after Ospreys incident, Sharks await prognosis
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder sustained against the Ospreys, with his recovery timeline to be determined once surgeons assess the full damage. The citing officer ruled the Luke Morgan incident did not meet the red card threshold. The Sharks face Edinburgh on Friday.
Dweba eyeing Springbok recall from Exeter
Joseph Dweba has stated his ambition to earn a recall to the Springbok squad while playing for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. The hooker believes sustained club form is his pathway back into the national setup.
Kolisi returns for Sharks as Edinburgh trip closes out URC regular season
Siya Kolisi returns to the matchday squad for the Sharks' URC regular-season finale against Edinburgh on Friday, ending his absence with a calf injury. The timing is significant given the Sharks have been severely tested by injuries throughout the campaign.
Kolisi returns from injury as Sharks name new-look midfield for Edinburgh clash
Siya Kolisi returns from injury for the Sharks' URC clash against Edinburgh on Friday. André Esterhuizen has also been handed a new role in a reshuffled Sharks midfield that has attracted significant pre-match attention.
Jones hits back at scrum-cheating claims after Ospreys' prop crisis against Sharks
Ospreys coach Mark Jones has rejected accusations that his side feigned prop injuries to force uncontested scrums in the closing stages of their 21-17 URC win over the Sharks, offering to produce scan evidence for Garyn Phillips' injury. Starting loosehead Gareth Thomas failed his HIA 1 but passed his follow-up test and may face Cardiff on Friday, while tighthead Tom Botha remains a doubt with a neck concern.
Wiese and Kwagga Smith set for Japan Rugby League One showdown
Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith are set to go head-to-head as Japan Rugby League One reaches a potentially decisive point in its regular season. The two Springbok team-mates will find themselves on opposing sides in what promises to be a notable club clash.
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