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Zitha Kwinika suspended Kaizer Chiefs next game Kwinika’s journey at Kaizer Chiefs could take a dramatic turn as the defender needs to decide his future amid no game time. Kwinika’s future at Naturena might be coming to a conclusion. Here is the latest. Kwinika, once a standout defender and a product of Kaizer Chiefs’ youth academy, faces an uncertain future at the club. Since rejoining Chiefs in 2022 after a stellar run at Stellenbosch FC, the 31-year-old has struggled to make an impact during his second spell. With no clear path to regular game time under new head coach Nasreddine…
The Sharks will be without several Springboks ahead of their final Champions Cup group showdown against Bordeaux Begles on Sunday (3pm kick-off). Flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse, winger Makazole Mapimpi and tighthead Vincent Koch all failed Head Injury Assessments following this past Saturday’s 20-8 loss to Toulouse in Durban. The Challenge Cup holders are already without influential Bok lock Eben Etzebeth, who is also battling to recover from a concussion, and backs André Esterhuizen and Aphelele Fassi. Hendrikse, Koch and Mapimpi will be monitored over the next week to see if they can link up with the squad in Wales next week,…
Loose Pass got into a spot of bother with European Professional Club Rugby, the organisers of the Investec Champions Cup, last week. The plea in front of the beaks: “Wasn’t me m’lud, it was the sub what did it,” fell on sympathetic ears fortunately, as well as earning Loose Pass an invite to a briefing by the inimitable Tony Spreadbury regarding the new law tweaks that the weekend’s match commentators spent a significant amount of time elaborating on in-game. The speeding up of set-pieces worked, as did the jeopardy for kickers who now have only 60 seconds to go through…
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, incumbant ‘cool-as-ice’ pivot, Handre Pollard and another speedster are all bound for mega-money moves… Three Springboks stars are on the brink of making game-changing moves. Springboks speedster Cobus Reinach has just signed a deal with the Stormers. Moreover, Bok captain Siya Kolisi and pivot Handre Pollard are both set for big moves. Here is the latest news pertaining to the Springboks. “It will obviously be great for my family and I to return home, but what is just as exciting for me is to join a team playing such a great brand of rugby,” “I know a…
Kaizer Chiefs are set to part ways with an experienced midfielder in the coming weeks. Since Nasreddine Nabi took over in July, Mduduzi Mdantsane has not featured for the club. The former Cape Town City star was injured during pre-season following a car accident in July. His contract expires in 2026 but it is reported that Amakhosi are looking to sell the midfielder. According to Soccer Laduma, Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi has no plans for Mdantsane and the only option is to part ways with the former Baroka star. “The thing is the coach (Nabi) is believed to have made…
The Sharks are counting the cost of their 20-8 defeat to Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup after a further three Springboks were ruled out of action. With Eben Etzebeth, Aphelele Fassi and Andre Esterhuizen already on the sidelines, John Plumtree’s outfit have been hit by more casualties following Saturday’s loss 28-man squad named That means the six players will miss Sunday’s Champions Cup game against Bordeaux-Begles and possibly the United Rugby Championship (URC) clash with Cardiff. Plumtree has named a 28-man squad for the trip to Europe that is made up of 16 forwards and 12 backs as the Sharks look to hit back from…
The Soweto giants’ football manager has made a promise to club’s supporters amid calls for the Naturena-based side to sign new players. Motaung makes promise to Chiefs fans Amakhosi are yet to sign new players in January They have been linked with Appollis, Mayele & many others WHAT MOTAUNG SAID “It’s not yet the right time to speak about it, but watch the space, things will come right,” Motaung told KickOff.com. THE BIGGER PICTURE Upon Nabi’s arrival at the start of the season, Chiefs seemingly listened to their fans’ concerns as they ventured into the market to acquire seven players,…
A 3D render of a vintage leather rugby ball with a gold South African rugby logo resting on a draped cloth. A 3D render of a vintage leather rugby ball with a gold South African rugby logo resting on a draped cloth. Ex-Cheetahs and Griquas tighthead prop Piet Bester was murdered in a district outside of Bloemfontein over the weekend. A retired magistrate, the 63-year-old rose to stardom in the Currie Cup in the 1990s and played for the Junior Springboks against the All Blacks in 1992. Bester was renowned for his incredibly strong scrummaging despite weighing under 80 kilograms…
Not everyone is meant for Amakhosi Kaizer Chiefs are expected to say goodbye to a few players this month. Christian Saile could be the first to leave Amakhosi. CHIPPA UNITED TO SIGN KAIZER CHIEFS ATTACKER After just one start in the Betway Premiership this season, Congolese forward Saile is reportedly on his way out of Amakhosi to Gqeberha to join Chippa on loan. “SABC Sport has established that Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United are close to agreeing a deal for striker Christian Saile,” said Mazola Molefe. “The Glamour Boys are desperate to free up a foreign spot in anticipation of…
The Springboks are set to face formidable oppenents in November. Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks are set to embark on a challenging end-of-year tour in 2025 according to reports. South Africa ended last year with an 11-year first as they went unbeaten in November, defeating Scotland, England and Wales on tour. However, they face arguably a more tricky November if their reported fixture list is accurate. Springboks Tests in 2025 With the British and Irish Lions touring Australia this year, the Springboks are set to host Italy and Georgia in July before they launch their Rugby Championship title defence. They will host…