Heinrich Klaasen bludgeoned the ball to all corners in a blistering innings of 174 to ensure a comprehensive 164-run victory for South Africa over Australia in their One Day International at Centurion on Friday, levelling the five-match series at 2-2.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby World Cup in France with a long-term knee injury.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named all four scrumhalves in the Springbok squad in the match-23 to face Romania in Bordeaux as he spread the playing load for the team’s second Pool B Rugby World Cup clash on Sunday, when Bongi Mbonambi will lead the team in Bordeaux.
Aiden Markram scored 102 not out as South Africa beat Australia by 111 runs in the third One Day International at the JB Marks Oval on Tuesday.
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury.
The Springboks got their Rugby World Cup title defence off to the perfect start following their 18-3 victory over Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
France full-back Thomas Ramos scored 17 points to help his side defeat New Zealand 27-13 in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup played at the Stade de France on Friday evening.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk wins his 50th Test cap in a settled Springbok team for the momentous Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland in Marseille on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs have revealed they sent a letter of apology to the Premier Soccer League following the behaviour of the club's supporters during their DStv Premiership fixture against TS Galaxy on August 20.
South Africa included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala in their squad for the Cricket World Cup in India after the duo overcame fitness issues, as wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced he would retire from the format after the tournament.