Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expected a physical onslaught from Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as the Boks kick off their 2024 season while admitting facing the Welsh had personal meaning for him given his history with the team.
Western Province and the Free State XV finished the Grant Khomo Week unbeaten after claiming convincing wins on day three of the tournament at Grey High School.
South Africa maintain their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup following their seven run victory over defending champions England at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Baroka FC have confirmed the release of six players ahead of the new season.
Chippa United have announced a major clearout after they released 16 players ahead of the new season.
Helman Mkhalele has announced his final Bafana Bafana squad for this year’s edition of the COSAFA Cup.
The Vodacom Bulls will not give an inch on Saturday when they host the Glasgow Warriors in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship grand final at Loftus Versfeld, where they will have their sights set on becoming the second South African franchise to win the title.
It will be an epic clash of two former finalists in Round Two of the SA Rugby Women’s First Division in George on Saturday, where the outcome could influence hosting rights for the play-offs later in the season. Elsewhere there will be action in Polokwane and Welkom.
Currie Cup First Division champions Sanlam Boland Kavaliers travel to Gqeberha for their second-round clash with Eastern Province on Saturday at the Wolfson Stadium, while Phangela SWD Eagles and Border Bulldogs will slug it out in George to see who can register their first win of the new campaign.
England missed a chance to seal their place in the last 16 at Euro 2024 after playing out to a 1-1 draw against Denmark at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt am Main.