Etzebeth: “It’s a special series and we want to win it”
allace Sititi of New Zealand challenged by Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the 2026 Rugbys Greatest Rivalry Tour match between South Africa and New Zealand at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 05 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Etzebeth: “It’s a special series and we want to win it”

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says their clash against the All Blacks is crucial for the team and that they would give everything for the full 80 minutes to win the series.

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Cardoso Explains Ndamane’s Half-Time Substitution
Christian Saile of Siwelele FC challenged by Khulumani Ndamane of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Siwelele FC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 09 September 2026 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Cardoso Explains Ndamane’s Half-Time Substitution

Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Miguel Cardoso has shed light on his decision to withdraw Khulumani Ndamane at half-time.

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Orlando Amstel Arena to Host Bafana’s Opening AFCON Qualifier
General View during the 2026 MTN8 Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Orlando Pirates and Sekhukhune United at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on 29 August 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Orlando Amstel Arena to Host Bafana’s Opening AFCON Qualifier

The Orlando Amstel Arena is set to host Bafana Bafana's opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea on Saturday, September 26.

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Boks determined to put up a good show in Baltimore – Wiese
epa13185017 South Africa's Springboks Jasper Wiese, C, in action against New Zealand’s All Blacks’ during the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour match played at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 22 August 2026. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Boks determined to put up a good show in Baltimore – Wiese

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese hoped that the Boks could put up a good performance for the American public when they clash with the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday, to showcase what rugby has to offer in the USA, where the 2031 Rugby World Cup will be hosted.

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Abrahams: ‘I’m Just Going to Keep Working Hard’
Faiz Abrahams of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2026/27 match between Richards Bay FC and Kaizer Chiefs at Priness Magogo Stadium in Kwa Mashu on 26 August 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Abrahams: ‘I’m Just Going to Keep Working Hard’

Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams is determined to maintain his momentum and continue raising his performance levels at the club.

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Hooker Ready for RGR Showdown in Baltimore
epa13210970 The Springbok rugby team player Ethan Hooker during team's practice at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa, 04 September 2026. The Springboks are preparing for the third test match against the All Blacks in the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 Tour series on 05 September. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Hooker Ready for RGR Showdown in Baltimore

Springbok centre Ethan Hooker is embracing the excitement of taking Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to the USA, with the youngster relishing the chance to play a part in Saturday’s series decider against the All Blacks in Baltimore.

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Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele Go Separate Ways
Thabo Cele of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2025/26 match between Polokwane City and Kaizer Chiefs at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on the 18 April 2026 ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele Go Separate Ways

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of midfielder Thabo Cele after the club and player mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

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Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Quilter Nations Series match at Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday November 29, 2025.

Erasmus makes two changes for RGR series decider

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday made only two changes to his starting team that defeated the All Blacks in Johannesburg for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, with Damian Willemse replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe at fullback, and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg being drafted into the starting team.

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