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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.

Thomas the Tank to power Van Graan’s Bath

Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit will start for Bath at Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup.

Leinster lose star, Keenan slots back in

Fullback Hugo Keenan returns as Leinster gear up to tackle Toulon without a seasoned campaigner in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon.