It’s the final round of matches before we head for the playoffs. Here’s what you need to know.
After what feels like ages, Super Rugby is drawing to a close. South Africa’s teams haven’t had the best season, but the Lions and the Sharks remain in the running to secure a play-off spot.
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While the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) is yet to give a clear indication whether there will be any further rugby hosted at Newlands beyond the current season, reports suggest that the famous Test venue has been put up as security for the union’s hefty debt.
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Stormers Head Coach Robbie Fleck said that his team will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note against the Sharks. The Jaguares have plenty to play for as a win could see them on top of the South African Conference.
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Cape Town – Springbok Sevens star Werner Kok says he will not be available for Western Province during this year’s Currie Cup.
Kok was a star performance on the wing for WP during their victorious 2017 campaign but he has revealed that he will not play in this year’s edition.
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The fact that more than 50 players could make this list shows the rich history of how of South African rugby. Springbok greats such as Hennie Muller, Dawie de Villiers, Bennie Osler, Danie Craven, Japie Krige and Jan Ellis should never be forgotten but these top ten players have left an indelible mark in Springbok rugby history.
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François ‘Faf’ de Klerk has made a huge impact on the Springbok’s game since returning to the number 9 jersey this year. His style of play is energetic and innovative.
He’s the hero the Springboks have been waiting for, especially in the problematic scrumhalf position. Unmissable thanks to his long bleach blonde hair and incredible tenacity, the latter has earned him the nickname ‘Jack Russell’, he’s become a fan favourite at fixtures.
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After a three-week long break due to Test rugby, attention once again turns to Super Rugby fixtures, as the action returns this coming weekend.
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The Sunday Times reports that allegations of racism have been levelled against SuperSport management by at least four black presenters.
The letter, written by MVMT Attorneys, is now the subject of an investigation by law firm Webber Wentzel, according to the Sunday paper.
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Newlands is bracing for what could be its final international, as the Springboks prepare to take on England in the final Test of the three-match series on Saturday.
The hosts go into the clash in high spirits, having clinched the series in Bloemfontein, allowing coach, Rassie Erasmus a chance to tweak his side going into the match, with no less than five changes made.
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Junior Boks’ hooker, Tiaan van der Merwe will be out of action for six weeks, thanks to a foul mouth.
The front-rower landed himself in trouble during his side’s semi-final defeat to England when he verbally abused one of the opposition’s lock forwards, Joel Kpoku.
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