Phillip Ndlondlo and Kabelo Dlamini of Orlando Pirates warming up during the DStv Premiership 2023/24 match between Sekhukhune United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 30 March 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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WATCH: Orlando Pirates’ training session in Algeria

Orlando Pirates strength and conditioning coach Helmi Gueldich put the players through their paces in Algeria ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad.

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November 25, 2024

Deano Van Rooyen of Orlando Pirates during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu FC at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the 25 October 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

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Pirates confirm Van Rooyen and six other return for CAFCL tie

Orlando Pirates have confirmed the return of seven key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against CR Belouizdad on Tuesday evening.

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November 25, 2024

Pieter-Steph du Toit of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year in Monaco

Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time.

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November 25, 2024

Elvis Chipezeze and Delano Abrahams of Magesi FC celebrates victory during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Chipezeze: We executed our game plan very well

Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze felt his side executed their game plan very well to come back and secure the win against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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November 24, 2024

Clinton Larsen, coach of Magesi FC celebrates victory with players during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup final match between Magesi FC and Mamelodi Sundowns at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

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Larsen: It’s called a fairytale isn’t it?

Magesi FC coach Clinton Larsen was proud of his team's efforts to come back to secure the win and lift the Carling Knockout Cup trophy.

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November 24, 2024

Manqoba Mngqithi, Head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2024 Carling Knockout Cup Final match between Magesi and Mamelodi Sundowns at Toyota Stadium, in Bloemfontein on 23 November 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

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Mngqithi: We tried everything we could to win the match

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi admits they tried everything they could to win the match against Magesi FC.

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November 24, 2024

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

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Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten Castle Lager Outgoing Tour

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gave all the credit to the players as the team finished the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories following their win against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

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November 24, 2024

South Africa's Eben Etzebeth signs the national anthem before the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 16, 2024.

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Etzebeth to start as Kleyn withdraws from Wales Test

Eben Etzebeth will start at lock alongside Franco Mostert in the Springboks’ final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Wales on Saturday after Jean Kleyn was forced to withdraw from the match-23 due to a niggle.

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November 23, 2024

The Springboks with Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2024 Rugby Championship game between South Africa and Argentina at Mbombela Stadium on 28 September 2024 © Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

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Springboks determined to finish the season on a strong note against Wales

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

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November 23, 2024

Ox Nche of South Africa is challenged by Canan Moodie during the 2024 Rugby Championship Captains Run for South Africa at Cape Town Stadium on 6 September 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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Nche rested against Wales with Louw to earn second successive start

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus decided to rest prop Ox Nche for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, which will see a front-row reshuffle with Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move to loosehead.

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November 21, 2024