Bongani Zungu was shown a straight red card following a harsh challenge on Bernard Parker, who broke his leg at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena was annoyed that his side had to play a day after the international break following their elimination from the Carling Knockout Cup.
Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish always played with great pride when representing South Africa, and the 49-year-old said on Wednesday that the Springboks have laid down a marker for all sporting codes in this country with their performances at the Rugby World Cup.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarter-final squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semi-final against England at the Stade de France in Paris.
TS Galaxy secured their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals after claiming a 5-4 win against Mamelodi Sundowns in a penalty shootout at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung will be inducted into the South African Hall of Fame on Thursday, November 9.
Springbok youngster Canan Moodie says he is only focused on the task at hand as South Africa prepares to take on England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Nolusindiso Booi will make a record 39th Test appearance at lock, Byrhandrè Dolf will start at wing, Micke Gunter at hooker, and Catha Jacobs at flanker in four changes to the Springbok Women starting team to face Italy in the second round of WXV 2 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Friday.
Mamelodi Sundowns crashed out of the Carling Knockout Cup after they suffered a 5-4 defeat on penalties at the hands of TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says he is embracing the pressure that comes with playing in the Rugby World Cup semi-final when they take on England on Saturday.