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Michael Hooper on Saturday warned South Africa to prepare for “a real test” with the Wallabies “pumped” by the shock return of Quade Cooper, as the resilient captain prepares to mark a major milestone.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will give the Wallabies “the respect they deserve” as they seek their first win in Australia since 2013 in Sunday’s Rugby Championship clash.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie denied he was panicking on Friday after calling up mercurial playmaker Quade Cooper for the first time in four years as he looks to snap a win drought when Australia face world champions South Africa.
Although the Bulls will be without star flyhalf Johan Goosen in Saturday’s Currie Cup final, Sharks coach Sean Everitt doesn’t believe the home team’s plan hinges on one player.
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the South African players who have made big moves for the upcoming 2021-22 Premiership season, including Juarno Augustus and Duhan van der Merwe.
The Sharks have welcomed back a Springbok to the starting lineup to face the Bulls in the 2021 Currie Cup final in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn has sent a message of support to his Bulls teammates for the Currie Cup final against the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am says they won’t allow themselves to underestimate the Wallabies as they come into Sunday’s Rugby Championship clash on the back of a trio of losses to the All Blacks.
SA Rugby has reportedly threatened to withdraw the Stormers from the upcoming United Rugby Championship if WPRFU president Zelt Marais does not address the issues at the union.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock says he will be doing everything he can during quarantine to prepare himself for a shot at playing in the second Rugby Championship Test against South Africa.
