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Hansen: Springboks will get beaten

Former All Blacks supremo Steve Hansen insists South Africa, reigning back-to-back world champions and the top-ranked rugby nation on the planet, are not invincible.

Heyneke: I always knew Van Graan was brilliant

Heyneke Meyer says Johann van Graan’s genius was evident from an early age and on Sunday, the Bath boss gets his biggest test yet in an Investec Champions Cup semi-final in Bordeaux.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa tries to get the ball in the maul during the 2nd Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Itoje a fan of more Lions tours to SA

Maro Itoje has backed the British & Irish Lions to explore new destinations, but says tradition must remain the foundation of what makes the touring side special.

Lions hungry to ‘play with the big dogs’

Skipper Francke Horn says the Lions are ready for a trip to Ireland over the coming weeks knowing two wins from two will seal a historic first Vodacom URC playoff berth.

Driven Du Toit on what fuels his tank

Bok juggernaut Thomas du Toit will draw on every ounce of his front-row nous when Bath and Bordeaux Bègles pack down in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals on Sunday.

Super clubs in tug of war for Savea

Loose forward Ardie Savea has reportedly caught the eye of two Super Rugby teams for his services ahead of his return to New Zealand rugby.

Playoff-chasing Tahs feel the squeeze

Head coach Dan McKellar says the Waratahs were “squeezed to death” in a loss to the Force that dents their hopes of reaching the Super Rugby playoffs.

Pead on the grind to live his Bok dream

Already on Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus’ radar, scrumhalf Haashim Pead is using every minute with the Lions to ensure he’s primed to breakthrough at the highest level.

Sadie returns to beef up Bordeaux

Investec Champions Cup title-holders Bordeaux Bègles have bolstered their front row with South African muscle to face Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday.

Toulon turn to Ribbans for Dublin duel

South African lock David Ribbans has been named in a formidable Toulon lineup to face Leinster in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium.