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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 05: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on October 05, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Bok duo in Euro Team of the Week

Two Springboks and a South African Premiership star are among the players selected for a data-powered Opta European Club Rugby Team of the Week.

(Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

JC’s ‘leap of faith’ pays off for Lions pack

Since making the brave decision to leave the Blitzboks, JC Pretorius has established himself as a vital part of the Lions pack, with his dynamism key to an unbeaten start to the Vodacom URC campaign.

Bulls muscle up for URC tour

The Vodacom Bulls have included more than a dozen capped Springboks in a 34-player squad for the three-match URC tour which gets under way with a clash against Ospreys on Saturday.

Lions halfbacks Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard

Lombard to roar on Lions tour

Fit-again Gianni Lombard has been named in the Lions’ 28-man travelling squad for the three-match Vodacom URC tour after Kade Wolhuter was ruled out through injury.

Theunissen hitting the next level

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen has made an impressive start to the Vodacom URC season on tour in Europe and is determined to continue raising his game.

Cheika fumes over Premiership ban

Michael Cheika has questioned his welcome in the Premiership after being handed a two-match ban for allegedly disrespecting the independent matchday doctor following his debut as Leicester Tigers coach.

Stormers brace for Duhan duel

The DHL Stormers are preparing for Duhan van der Merwe to make his return to a wounded Edinburgh in the final match of the three-week tour on Saturday.

Premiership: Benhard inspires Bears

Benhard Janse van Rensburg inspired Bristol Bears stay in touch with the top of the Premiership against last season’s finalists Bath, while Robert du Preez’s boot helped Sale Sharks eke out a victory.

Top 14: Saffa bruisers steer Bordeaux to summit

Bordeaux, with two South African heavyweights, climbed to the top of France’s Top 14 log, while a former Western Province wing helped hand defending Toulouse a second successive defeat.

All Blacks recall Roigard for November tour

Scrumhalf Cam Roigard battled back from injury to make New Zealand’s northern tour squad, which featured soon-to-retire veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara.