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Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

URC primer: SA’s best rookie, comeback king and more …

The inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship had thrills, spills and even unexpected winners in the Stormers. Dylan Jack takes a stab at what the new season could have in store.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks looks dejected after a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Nienaber: ‘Hostile environment’ to test Boks

Jacques Nienaber is hopeful of an improved defensive effort from a Springbok team in a “pressure situation” when they take on Argentina in Buenos Aires.

Louw, Esterhuizen recalled to front Argentina

Elrigh Louw and Andre Esterhuizen have been recalled to the Springboks’ match-day squad, with Duane Vermeulen dropped, for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.

Rassie breaks silence on Elton saga

Rassie Erasmus has been drawn to comment on the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies.

Saru president: Jantjies accusations just ‘gossip’

In its first public comment on the matter, SA Rugby has brushed off the saga involving Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies as just “hearsay” and “gossip”.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Damian Willemse and Elton Jantjies during the 3rd Castle Lager Incoming Series test match between South Africa and Wales at DHL Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Willemse to stay at 10, Boks consider Jantjies saga ‘dealt with’

Damian Willemse will start at flyhalf for the Springboks who say they remain focused despite Elton Jantjies’ early exit from the tour to Argentina.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 11: Blitzboks coach Neil Powell during day 3 of the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 Match 49 Championship 7/8 Place between South Africa and Samoa at DHL Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Powell backs successor to take Blitzboks to ‘next level’

Outgoing Blitzbok head coach Neil Powell has given his support to his eventual successor, offering some wise words of advice and confirming he will be available to help with the transition.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Northampton Saints at AJ Bell Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Salford, England

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez, Trokkie in clash of bruisers

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in the opening round of the English Premiership, including a look at the face-off between Daniel du Preez and Juarno Augustus.