Erasmus names new-look team to face Wallabies in Cape Town
Rassie Erasmus, head coach of South Africa during The Rugby Championship press conference for South Africa at the Southern Sun Cullinan Hotel in Cape Town on 16 August 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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Erasmus names new-look team to face Wallabies in Cape Town

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a team featuring 10 changes to the starting XV for their second Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, with Jesse Kriel leading the side for the second time in a Test, with returns for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende, and Bok centurion Willie le Roux.

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August 19, 2025
Mapimpi called up to Bok squad as Kolisi and Arendse are released
Makazole Mapimpi of the Springboks (South Africa) during the 2024 Rugby Test Match between the Wallabies and Springboks at Optus Stadium, Perth Western Australia on the 17th August 2024. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Photosport NZ)
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Mapimpi called up to Bok squad as Kolisi and Arendse are released

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has called up experienced Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi to the squad ahead of their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against Australia in Cape Town on Saturday, as captain Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse were released due to injury.

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August 19, 2025
Chimaev dethrones du Plessis at UFC 319
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Louis Grasse/PX Imagens via ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock (15444692mo) CHICAGO, IL - AUG 16:Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaevmeet in the octagon for a 5-round bout during UFC 319 - Du Plessis vs Chimaev at United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, IL (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages) UFC 319 - Du Plessis Vs Chimaev, Chicago, Il, United States - 16 Aug 2025
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Chimaev dethrones du Plessis at UFC 319

Khamzat Chimaev dethroned Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision to become the new UFC Middleweight champion at the United Center on Sunday morning.

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August 17, 2025
Wallabies shock Springboks at Ellis Park
South Africa players dejected during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 16 August 2025 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
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Wallabies shock Springboks at Ellis Park

The Springboks were left stunned after the Wallabies staged a comeback to secure a 38-22 victory at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa
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Maxwell guides Australia to series win over South Africa

Glenn Maxwell powered Australia to a two-wicket victory against South Africa to seal a 2-1 series win in the T20 International at the Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns
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Sebelebele earns Pirates a draw against Sundowns

A late goal from Kamogelo Sebelebele saw Orlando Pirates secure a 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in their MTN8 semi-final first leg at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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August 16, 2025
Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw
Aka Tabutsadze of Georgia tackled by Boan Venter of South Africa during the 2025 International Rugby Test match between South Africa and Georgia at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 19 July 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
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Venter drafted onto Bok bench against Australia as Wessels is forced to withdraw

Springbok prop Boan Venter will provide front-row cover off the bench in Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against Australia after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team following the withdrawal of Jan-Hendrik Wessels.

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August 15, 2025
PSG beat Spurs to lift UEFA Super Cup
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PSG beat Spurs to lift UEFA Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain came from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup.

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August 14, 2025