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Just over 50% of readers believe Springbok captain Siya Kolisi should return to the DHL Stormers from the Sharks. Kolisi reportedly wants to move back to Cape Town to be closer to his children. However, the Sharks paid R18 million to Racing 92 to bring the flanker back to Durban after an unsuccessful stint in France and want him to stay in Durban. In an SARugbymag.com poll this week, 50.56% of readers said Siya should resume his relationship with the Stormers, with 49.44% hoping he will keep playing in black and white. Where should Siya Kolisi play in 2025? Stormers …
EPCR have confirmed that World Rugby’s global law trials will come into place for rounds three and four of the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. The tournaments will feature four law amendments aimed at promoting speed, space and contest to “enhance fan and player experiences.” It is reported that the amendments won’t go into effect in the Premiership this weekend but will do so after the double round of EPCR fixtures. World Rugby global law trials The following four World Rugby Global Law Trials will be implemented for Rounds Three and Four including the reduction in the time that…
The Kaizer Chiefs board are confident they can land a long-standing striker target in January for a cool R25 million. Mayele could become a Chiefs player Amakhosi’s board and management feel they can negotiate Pyramids FC down in their R25 million valuation of star striker Fiston Mayele. “After the TS Galaxy game, there was the usual post-match meeting and that is when all the parties agreed that they have to go for Mayele again,” an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer plans. “That’s why management and the board agreed that they would raise the bid for Mayele to…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus shared a special message with the Proteas after their latest historic achievement. After winning the first Test against Pakistan, the Proteas officially qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to be played in England next year – and Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus was quick to join a chorus of praise. Temba Bavuma’s team secured their WTC place in the decisive match of the 2023-2025 cycle when they beat Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test of their ongoing two-match series, which concluded at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday. The result ensured…
After.being subject to a R40 million bid in the previous window, Kaizer Chiefs are moving swiftly to renew the deal of a key player. Kaizer Chiefs are looking to add and offload players during the current transfer window but that’s not all. Chiefs are also believed to be looking to retain some of their key first team squad members a longer period. This in the form of new contracts or contract extensions. One of those players is thought to be speedy attacker Ashley du Preez. The former Stellenbosch FC joined Chiefs three seasons ago and has not really set the…
Springboks: Five players who could make their Test debuts in 2025 including two ‘abrasive overseas-based ball carriers’ Northampton Saints number eight Juarno Augustus, Sharks utility back Ethan Hooker and Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe. With 2025 upon us, Planet Rugby has selected five players who could possibly make their international debuts for the world champions, South Africa, during the year. After winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023, Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has added to the world champions’ depth by selecting 12 Test newbies in 2024. We expect him to increase the number of Springboks debutants…
15Rhyno Smith (Benetton): Consistently excellent for the Italian outfit and the flyer was once again in superb form as they defeated their intra-country rivals Zebre in the reverse fixture. After a tense first match between these two, which Benetton edged, the Treviso outfit were far more convincing this time around, in part thanks to Smith, who was a real threat with ball in hand, making 66 metres and beating eight defenders. 14 Simone Gesi (Zebre Parma): Always fun to watch and has been in fine form this season. Despite his side’s defeat, Gesi was once again outstanding, making the most metres or line…
When it comes to South African sports there are very few athletes that have an emotional effect on the lives of sports lovers in the way that the national rugby team the Springboks does. Known for representing communities, cultures and religions from all walks of life, the current group of athletes are arguably one of the most diverse squads in the history of the sport in our country, allowing fans from various parts of mzansi to resonate with each of the players as they finally feel represented. In addition to this, the success they achieve on the rugby field simply…
It’s been a year of transition for a lot of teams, as is often the case in the 12 months after a World Cup, which means new stars have emerged but my team of 2024 has a very familiar look t o it. South Africa are used to peaking for the sport’s big dance but they’ve kept their form going on this occasion and it’s hard to argue with as many as seven Springboks being included in the starting XV. They may be back-to-back world champions but this year was just their second Rugby Championship title in the past 15 years…
South African back Robert du Preez has set a new Premiership Rugby record, overtaking the marker set by fellow countryman Jono Ross. In Sale Sharks’ final game of 2024 against Bristol Bears, Du Preez made his 64th consecutive start in the competition. Rob du Preez’s record The one-Test cap Springboks back has been a key cog in Alex Sanderson’s backline, switching between starting roles in the centres and at fly-half. Against Bristol, he lined up in the number 13 jumper to extend his record and weighed in with 15 points from the tee as the Sharks marched to an impressive 38-0 victory…