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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Augustus, Van der Merwe made their presence felt as Springbok alignment camp kicks off in Cape Town

The Springbok alignment camp is under way in Cape Town, and coach Rassie Erasmus has made significant changes at hooker and loose forward.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Damian Willemse hit with URC ban, but it is not doom and gloom for Stormers ahead of Glasgow quarter-final

Stormers fullback Damian Willemse has been handed an effective two-match suspension and will miss his team's trip to Glasgow for their URC quarter-final.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoShukri Conrad’s Proteas ‘warriors’ will have entire cricket-mad country backing them at Lord’s final

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has rapidly rehabilitated a South African fan-base that had been overfed a buffet of white-ball cricket into red-ball believers once again, writes Zaahier Adams.

Zaahier Adams|Published

Alviro Petersen raises alarm over lack of Proteas prep for Australia WTC final

Former Proteas opener Alviro Petersen expressed concerns over the batting unit's lack of red ball cricket ahead of the World Test Championship final.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoPredicting Springbok XV to face Barbarians in Cape Town is all experimental

Rassie Erasmus has named a 54-man Springbok alignment squad, with the second camp in Cape Town this week. Independent Media's focus turns to predicting the potential line-up for the Barbarians match in June.

Morgan Bolton|Published

Watch Video‘It doesn’t stop here,’ says Fawaaz Basadien after cleaning the floor at Stellenbosch FC awards

Mamelodi Sundowns target Fawaaz Basadien was the big winner at the Stellenbosch FC Awards evening at the Allée Bleue Wine Estate on Tuesday night.

Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoShould Bulls captain Ruan Nortjé stay at flank in Edinburgh URC quarter-final?

The Bulls face a crucial decision on their loose-forward selection for the URC quarter-final against Edinburgh, with captain Ruan Nortjé's position under scrutiny. Can Jake White find the right balance to secure victory?

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoSo many questions for Rassie at Bok camp as Sacha, RG push for starts

With the Springbok alignment camps underway, Rassie Erasmus faces critical decisions as players like Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and RG Snyman compete for starting positions ahead of the international Test against Italy. Who will secure their place in the squad?

Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoBulls to breathe fire against Dragons and won’t hold back for fear of injuries, says Johan Grobbelaar

The clash against the Dragons at Loftus Versfeld will give the Bulls the opportunity to finish second on the official URC log, and they only need a single point from the duel to secure the spot.

Leighton Koopman|Published