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Marler slapped with 10-week ban

England prop Joe Marler has been handed a 10-week suspension for an act of foul play on Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones last weekend.

‘Tactical positional switches for Willemse, Leyds’

Stormers coach John Dobson says his back-three selection for this weekend’s clash at Kings Park was influenced by the Sharks’ tactical-kicking gameplan.

France prop gets three-week ban for punch

France prop Mohamed Haouas has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off during last weekend’s Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

Boks can continue world rugby rise

Rassie Erasmus’ commitment to the Springbok cause will ensure rivals in world rugby remain on high alert, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack celebrates

Six Nations Preview: Round 4

With matches being postponed due to the coronavirus and a possible title on offer, this weekend’s Six Nations action is set to be significant, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Lood de Jager clutching his shoulder in pain

Lood set for return from injury

Bok World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager is poised to make his debut for English club Sale Sharks and says he is determined to make up for lost time.

Brumbies thrash Sunwolves

The Brumbies handed the Sunwolves another hefty defeat on Friday by proving too strong in a 47-14 victory in Wollongong, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Aphelele Fassi is one of SA rugby's most highly rated backs

Fassi’s on the fast track

Providing rising star Aphelele Fassi with national exposure this July makes perfect sense in terms of timing, rewarding form and long-term thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.