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Rugby rises to challenge supporting #TacklingCancer

In a year that was the ultimate high tackle on all rugby fans, Vodacom Super Rugby still found a way to make an impact for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (Choc) with a R1-million donation in support of the children who’ve had to face even tougher tackles throughout their young lives.

Roux cautions players over Covid protocols

SA Rugby has cautioned players and team management to practise strict Covid-19 compliance measures to minimise the risk of infection, following the cancellation of a third Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match.

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 13: Curwin Bosch of Cell C Sharks during the Super Rugby Unlocked match between Tafel Lager Griquas and Cell C Sharks at Tafel Lager Park on November 13, 2020 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Frikkie Kapp/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Five lessons from this past weekend

DYLAN JACK looks at what we learned from this past weekend’s Tri-Nations and Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked action.

SR Unlocked Team of the Week (Round 6)

DYLAN JACK identifies the standout South African players based on performances in the sixth round of Super Rugby Unlocked.

Highlights: Griquas vs Sharks

An 83rd-minute penalty kick from Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch denied Griquas their first win in an entertaining Super Rugby Unlocked clash on Friday.

Everitt: Super Rugby Unlocked going down to wire

Sean Everitt says it’s paramount that the Sharks stay within touching distance of the Vodacom Bulls in terms of log points so that there’s little separating them when the Currie Cup starts.

Ward to lead Sharks against Griquas

Sharks centre Jeremy Ward will captain a team that shows a number of changes for their clash with Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.

Check out the full match-day squad lists for the Griquas, Sharks, Lions and Pumas ahead of this weekend’s round-six Super Rugby Unlocked matches. (more…)

Watch: Player of the Week – Super Rugby Unlocked (Round 5)

A couple of clutch kicks in the final minutes from Curwin Bosch against the Cheetahs last weekend helped the Sharks flyhalf lift his team over the line.