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Watch: How rugby changed Du Plessis’ life

Having recently completed his return to the Sharks, Muller du Plessis recalls how the support of his friends and family helped him recover from a serious injury at high school and become a Blitzboks star.

Damian de Allende of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: How rugby changed De Allende’s life

Springbok centre Damian de Allende explains how a tough decision to turn down a lucrative club rugby opportunity in order to play in the Varsity Cup changed his life forever.

Watch: How rugby changed Bongi’s life

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi explains how playing rugby with a stuffed bag on a patch of dirt in the Eastern Free State made him fall in love with a game that showed him the best side of life.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

Watch: How rugby changed Kurt-Lee’s life

Springbok breakthrough star Kurt-Lee Arendse recalls his journey from Paulus Joubert school in Paarl to the Blitzboks and his spectacular first Test season.

Highlights: Stormers pull away from Bulls

The DHL Stormers shifted gears in the north-south derby on Friday night to put daylight between themselves and the Vodacom Bulls in the URC’s South African Shield.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13683160m) Cell C Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 23 Dec 2022

Highlights: Sharks dominate Lions

The Sharks built on their impressive Champions Cup form with a comprehensive victory over the Lions in their @Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Friday. #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa 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.

Watch: How rugby changed Etzebeth’s life

In the second installment of a series, the latest Springbok centurion, Eben Etzebeth, explains how rugby changed life for him and his family.

Watch: Georgia skipper headbutts Saffa flyhalf

Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has been handed a six-game ban for headbutting South African Jordan Chait in a club rugby clash between Black Lion and Israel’s Tel Aviv Heat.

Watch: Kok sent off after WWE shocker

Werner Kok was yellow-carded during the Sharks’ win against Bordeaux in France for this dangerous clean-out on Jean-Baptiste Dubie in the Champions Cup clash.

Northamptonshire , United Kingdom - 18 December 2022; Munster players Jack O'Donoghue and John Ryan tussle with Northampton Saints players, from left, Juarno Augustus, Lewis Ludlam and David Ribbans during the Heineken Champions Cup Pool B Round 2 match between Northampton Saints and Munster at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England.

Watch: Massive brawl in Champions Cup clash

The Champions Cup clash between Northampton Saints and Munster reached boiling point when a massive brawl involving players from both sides broke out just 15 minutes into the second half.