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Law discussion: Eben Etzebeth’s ban for an eye gouge unlikely to be nearly as harsh as you think

Eben Etzebeth will almost surely be banned following his red card against Wales, but it’s unlikely to be as hefty…

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Springbok wing Ethan Hooker speaks on factors fueling his rapid rise in Test Rugby as he wants more after standout 2025

Springbok wing Ethan Hooker says his rapid rise in Test rugby has been fuelled by several factors. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Hooker dotted…

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Stormers player ratings: ‘Springboks reject’ and young duo shine in stunning comeback win over Munster

After their 27-21 comeback triumph in their United Rugby Championship clash against Munster at Thomond Park, here’s how the Stormers…

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Siya Kolisi defends Eben Etzebeth stating there is ‘no way’ he eye-gouged on purpose

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has defended Eben Etzebeth after the second rower was red-carded in the latter stages of South…

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Bulls player ratings: Snubbed Springboks duo ‘best of a bad bunch’ in loss to Lions

After their 43-33 defeat in their United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, here’s how…

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Vodacom Bulls and Bok Veteran calls it quit due to…

A Vodacom Bulls and Springbok backline stalwart is considering hanging up his boots. Johan Goosen, a one-time schoolboy prodigy who…

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Bulls acquire Lions pivot on loan

The Vodacom Bulls have strengthened their flyhalf stocks ahead of the second phase of the URC and the beginning of…

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Cruel blow for Junior Boks star as dreams of being part of the Bok setup for the back-end of their European tour were dashed due to injury.

A highly-rated Junior Springbok’s dreams of being part of the Bok setup for the back-end of their European tour were…

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The Springboks will be without key players for Saturday’s Test in Cardiff.

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus and Wales coach Steve Tandy will be without key players for Saturday’s Test in Cardiff. The…

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Springboks player ratings: Malcolm Marx spearheads ‘sheer massacre’ as Ireland choked into submission

Following the Springboks’ 24-13 victory over Ireland in Dublin, here’s how we rated Rassie Erasmus’ charges. Springboks player ratings 15…

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