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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 16: Cameron Hanekom of the Bulls during the Vodacom Bulls training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Jake: Bulls close to the perfect 80 minutes

Looking to shift gears at the business end of the season, Jake White wants the Vodacom Bulls to deliver a dominant performance from start to finish against Benetton on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 23: Sean Maitland of Saracens is tackled by Danny Care of Harlequins during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Saracens and Harlequins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images) (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Scotland, Sarries speedster to call it quits

Saracens and Scotland winger Sean Maitland will retire from rugby at the end of the season, the Premiership champions have announced.

Goosen back to tackle Benetton

Johan Goosen has replaced flyhalf Chris Smith in the Vodacom Bulls lineup to face Benetton at Loftus Versfeld in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 21: Gianni Lombard of the Emirates Lions congratulates Marius Louw (c) of the Emirates Lions afterbscoring his try during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Ospreys at Emirates Airlines Park on January 21, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Lions to hunt Warriors with Lombard at 10

Gianni Lombard will start at flyhalf in one of four changes to the Lions starting lineup for the clash with the Glasgow Warriors in Johannesburg on Saturday.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: South Africa celebrate victory during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 3 match between Argentina and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Bulls lock in Junior Bok star

The Vodacom Bulls have secured the services of one of South Africa’s rising talents and standout performers at the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.

Watch: How Boks help Manie outfox rivals

In a clip from Chasing the Sun 2, the Springboks discuss how software created by Rassie Erasmus is designed to sear a playbook into the players’ minds more effectively.

Bok prop finds his true ‘value’ at Bath

Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has praised World Cup-winning Springbok scrummager Thomas du Toit as one of the English club’s signings of the season.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on April 23, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images)

Bulls still ‘sour’ about Benetton loss

Loose forward Elrigh Louw said the Vodacom Bulls will have the painful memories of their Rainbow Cup defeat to Benetton in the back of mind when the teams clash on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Murray Koster of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks centre cops hefty ban

Murray Koster has been slapped with a lengthy suspension for his foul play in the clash between the Sharks and Benetton.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 17: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Currie Cup, Premier Division semi final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium on June 17, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images)

Pienaar to lead Cheetahs in last dance

Scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will wear the captain’s armband in his final professional match when the Cheetahs and Griquas lock horns in the SA Cup at Shimla Park on Friday.