Kolisi lauds Springboks fighting spirit
epa10302440 Siya Kolisi of South Africa scores a try during the International Friendly rugby match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, 12 November 2022. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Kolisi lauds Springboks fighting spirit

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised his team’s attitude and effort despite their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday.

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Heartbreak for Boks in Marseille
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Heartbreak for Boks in Marseille

The Springboks came up short in Marseille after France's late try and a penalty goal to secure an epic Test win by 30-26 on Saturday evening.

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Danty set to start for France against Springboks
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Danty set to start for France against Springboks

Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test against South Africa this weekend head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday.

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Cameroon hoping to emulate 1990 World Cup squad
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Cameroon hoping to emulate 1990 World Cup squad

Cameroon will rely on duo Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Frank Zambo Anguissato to help them gain the same success as their predecessors did in 1990 when they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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Reus omitted, Goetze recalled to Germany’s World Cup squad
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Reus omitted, Goetze recalled to Germany’s World Cup squad

Germany head coach Hansi Flick has omitted Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus from Germany’s World Cup squad, while 2014 World Cup hero Mario Goetze makes a surprise return after a five-year absence. (more…)

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Varane, Giroud makes cut for France’s World Cup squad
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Varane, Giroud makes cut for France’s World Cup squad

France head coach Didier Deschamps has named his 25-player squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup, with Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane earning call-ups to the national team.

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Broos explains Kodisang, Mothiba’s omission from Bafana squad
Hugo Broos head coach of South Africa during the 2022 International Friendly Bafana Bafana Squad Announcement on the 08 November 2022 at SABC Studios© Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Broos explains Kodisang, Mothiba’s omission from Bafana squad

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has explained the reason behind omitting midfielder Kobamelo Kodisang and striker Lebogang Mothiba from his squad.

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