Sharks, Lions suffer damaging draw

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

Lions fullback Gilermo Mentoe scored an 83rd-minute try to snatch a dramatic draw against the Sharks XV at Woodburn Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday night. Flyhalf Sam Francis had a chance to win it, but his conversion went wide, leaving neither side happy with...

Watch: Rassie on haka, All Blacks resurgence

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

In the latest episode of Rassie on Alles, Rassie Erasmus, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick emphasised the Springboks’ respect for the world champions’ greatest rivals. WATCH: Rennie on Boks’ breakdown grievances Tomorrow, the #Springboks face the All Blacks in the...

Leotlela double spurs Stormers to victory

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

The Stormers XXIII’s Currie Cup semi-final hopes are still alive after a morale-boosting win over the Vodacom Bulls XV at Loftus on Friday night. Tom Dawson-Squibb’s side ran in seven tries to triumph 50-26, withstanding another second-half fightback from the hosts....

Eddie: Sacha a bit all about him

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

Eddie Jones has questioned Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s decision-making as the playmaker gears up to lead the Springbok attack against the All Blacks on Saturday. Feinberg-Mngomezulu will run out at 10 at Ellis Park, in the much-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry...

Griquas punish Pumas to secure home semi

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

Defending champions Griquas strengthened their position at the top of the Currie Cup log with a convincing win against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. A brace from centre Zane Bester and 11 points from flyhalf George Whitehead led Griquas to a 38-14 win, moving them...

PSDT wide awake for Greatest Rivalry dream

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

Pieter-Steph du Toit insists the Springboks must be switched on to the threat from the All Blacks on Saturday, in what the skipper expects will be a fast and furious encounter. Captaining the Boks for the fourth time this season in the absence of the injured Siya...

Stick: De Villiers a warrior the Boks need

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says Paul de Villiers is “the right person” to start at openside flank for the Springboks against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 23-year-old will earn his fourth Test cap after coach Rassie Erasmus opted not to select...

Ardie loving being back for alpha battle

by | Aug 22, 2026 | African Golf News

All Blacks skipper Ardie Savea is champing at the bit to lock eyes with the Springbok “warriors” in an epic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry spectacle at Ellis Park on Saturday. Addressing the media in Johannesburg on Friday, the 32-year-old said he was relishing his return...