Due to a request from SA Rugby, the opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final.
Nolusindiso Booi will lead a Springbok Women team laden with Test experience against the Barbarians Women in Cape Town on Saturday, while Swys de Bruin and his coaching staff added a named a number of new players to the match-23.
There is a definite sense of unfinished business in the Vodacom Bulls camp as they prepare for Season 4 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which kicks off in September.
Stellenbosch FC left-back Fawaaz Basadien has opened up on rumours linking him with Kaizer Chiefs.
The Springbok Women are keen to start their first appearance front of a home crowd in South Africa on the best possible note and as such, had no problems to focus on what needs to be done in the match week leading up to their Barbarians clash on Saturday.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos wants his side to maintain their current form as they prepare for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is hoping the Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns supporters will be on their side when they take on Orlando Pirates in the final of the MTN8.
Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi felt his side did not create enough clear-cut chances in their MTN8 semi-final second-leg clash against Stellenbosch FC.
Stellenbosch FC secured their place in the MTN8 final following their 1-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in their second-leg clash at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.
Arne Slot enjoyed his first Premier League win at Anfield following Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brentford on Sunday.