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Bulls’ injury woes continue

Director of rugby Jake White has confirmed the Vodacom Bulls will be without utility forward Jacques du Plessis for an extended period due to injury.

Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Six Nations chief pumps brakes on Boks’ Six Nations drive

South Africa’s bid to potentially join an extended Six Nations championship has been parked by the tournament’s chief executive Ben Moral who said they are “extremely cautious on the topic” of expansion.

Dobson: Stormers not ‘galacticos’ like Sharks

Stormers coach John Dobson as likened the Sharks’ squad to football’s galacticos team, Real Madrid, ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday.

Lions duo Willem Alberts and Jannie du Plessis against the Sharks

Alberts at lock for Lions

Springbok Willem Alberts is set to start in the second row for the Lions in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter against the Bulls on Saturday.

Biggar backs ‘ridiculously talented’ Smith to shine in Six Nations

Wales captain Dan Biggar believes young England flyhalf Marcus Smith will be a star performer in the 2022 Six Nations.

Johan Meyer (middle) with his Italy teammates

Six Nations not considering relegation

Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has ruled out relegation from the championship in the belief that Italy’s dismal record does not threaten its credibility.

Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Siya Kolisi after the game Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Captain Kolisi named SA’s best

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2021.

Italy keep tabs on England outcasts Lynagh, Lozowski

Italy coach Kieran Crowley has spoken with English Premiership backs Louis Lynagh and Alex Lozowski about their potential availability for the Azzurri.

Skinstad in awe of local teams’ URC showdowns

Former Springbok Bob Skinstad says this past weekend’s local Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches were much-needed by the four South African franchises.