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Sale Sharks give positive Faf update

South Africa’s Faf de Klerk faces four months out of action due to injury, the scrumhalf’s English club Sale Sharks announced on Thursday.

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Personal rivalries in rugby: ‘He chats so much s**t’

Take a look at a few of rugby’s long-standing and budding rivalries between individual players at franchise and international level.

Poll: Who was the most surprising omission from Bok squad?

Following the Springbok squad announcement, vote for the players you think were unlucky to miss out on selection for the upcoming three-Test tour.

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.

WORCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Marco van Staden of Leicester Tigers runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Worcester Warriors and Leicester Tigers at Sixways Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Worcester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Bok loosies star in Premiership

Springbok loose-forwards Jasper Wiese and Marco van Staden both produced excellent performances to help Leicester continue their unbeaten start to the Premiership season.

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Itoje back in style as Saracens crush Bath

Saracens powered to an incredible 71-17 rout of Bath as Maro Itoje made a try-scoring return to the English Premiership on Sunday.

Andre Esterhuizen in action for Harlequins in the Premiership

Esterhuizen: I would rather run over you than past you

Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has opened up on the fearsome reputation his he has carved during his time with Harlequins in the English Premiership.

Bok Women’s player ready to take English top flight by storm

Springbok Women’s star Zintle Mpupha has spoken about her drive to succeed at Exeter Chiefs after joining for the English club on a one-year deal in September.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Andre Esterhuizen of Harlequins is held by Sam Bedlow and Fitz Harding (R) during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Bristol Bears at Twickenham Stoop on October 08, 2021 in London, England.

Saffas Abroad: Esterhuizen, Green inspire Quins comeback

Tyrone Green and Andre Esterhuizen both helped Harlequins produce a stunning comeback win over Bristol in the fourth round of the Premiership this weekend.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Juarno Augustus of Northampton Saints holds off Jack Clement during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Gloucester Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on September 18, 2021 in Northampton, England.

Saffas Abroad: Green, Augustus taste winning start to Premiership season

Juarno Augustus had a successful start to life in the Premiership as the Northampton Saints kicked off their 2021-22 season with a commanding win over Gloucester.