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Nienaber: Boks need to get into swing of things quickly

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have the necessary squad depth to compete in what will be a challenging tour of the northern hemisphere, despite injuries to several key players.

Stat attack: Gelant dazzles in Stormers win

Take a look at the top stats and performances from round four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this past weekend.

Nine rookies in France squad

Fabien Galthie has named nine uncapped players in his 42-man squad for France’s three end-of-year Tests in November.

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Bok blow as Faf faces five months out

The Springboks and Sale Sharks have been dealt a massive blow with news that Faf de Klerk could be out of action for up to five months due to a hip injury.

White: SA teams must adapt to URC officiating

Jake White believes the four South African franchises need to adapt to the refereeing and different interpretations of the laws to compete successfully in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Jake: We need to be better

Jake White remained tight-lipped about a contentious refereeing decision that went against the Vodacom Bulls in the dying stages of their defeat to Edinburgh on Saturday.

Bulls want Steyn to stay despite looming Test retirement

Jake White and the Vodacom Bulls are set to offer Morne Steyn a contract extension despite the veteran Springbok flyhalf contemplating retiring from the game.

Bulls orchestrated URC’s U-turn on home games

The Vodacom Bulls played a leading role in ensuring that the four local franchises’ home games in the United Rugby Championship are played in South Africa and not Italy.

Stormers take down Dragons to seal maiden win

The Stormers produced a composed performance to erase a seven-point deficit in beating the Dragons at Rodney Parade in Newport on Friday.

Dobson: Smith suspension ‘unfair’

John Dobson has confirmed that the Stormers will formally lodge an appeal against Adre Smith’s eight-week suspension on their return to South Africa after strengthening their case with expert witnesses.