Geduld to start for WP
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Geduld to start for WP

[ad_1] Experienced Blitzbok Justin Geduld will start in midfield for DHL Western Province in the Currie Cup encounter with the Cheetahs in Cape Town on Saturday. The clash with the defending champions from Bloemfontein kicks off at 7.10pm on Saturday. There are two changes to the starting backline that did duty in the win against the Griffons last week, with Jurie Matthee returning at flyhalf and Geduld starting at outside
The Wallabies rookie who can get under the skin of the Boks
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The Wallabies rookie who can get under the skin of the Boks

[ad_1] A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size The Wallabies might be rank outsiders against the Springboks, but if there’s one person who can get under the skin of the back-to-back world champions, it’s Carlo Tizzano.Called up for his debut following the injuries to Fraser McReight and Liam Wright, the 24-year-old has ruffled more feathers than most, including his new teammates.Stories
Five Exeter Chiefs players to join Cornish Pirates on loan
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Five Exeter Chiefs players to join Cornish Pirates on loan

[ad_1] The move follows prop Billy Keast's loan move to the Pirates on Monday.“We have a fantastic working relationship with Cornish Pirates and the coaches there," Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said."We’re delighted that we can have players on loan, giving them not only very good coaching but also that real competitive training and game-time in what is a very good, strong and competitive league.”Gavin Cattle, Cornish Pirates joint
Antoine Dupont ‘has a buzz about him’
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Antoine Dupont ‘has a buzz about him’

[ad_1] Simon Thomas talks to Sir Gareth Edwards, rated by many as the greatest rugby player of all time, about the brilliance of Antoine Dupont. SO, IS Antoine Dupont the greatest rugby player of all time? Well, who better to ask than the man who has repeatedly been lauded with that title – Sir Gareth Edwards.Dupont’s latest heroics – inspiring France to Olympics Sevens gold – has seen some hail
Tackle-machine Carlo Tizzano set for Wallabies debut against Springboks
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Tackle-machine Carlo Tizzano set for Wallabies debut against Springboks

[ad_1] Western Force flanker Carlo Tizzano will debut for the Wallabies on Saturday afternoon when they take on reigning world champions the Springboks at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium.Tizzano has already had quite the career. The Western Australia junior always wanted to play for the Force in Super Rugby, and after stints with the NSW Waratahs and Ealing in England’s Championship, the backrower got to fulfil that dream.The now 24-year-old was
How Rassie reclaimed the summit for the Springboks
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How Rassie reclaimed the summit for the Springboks

[ad_1] For many years the myrtle green jersey of the Springboks was a sight to be feared, worn by huge, granite hard warriors who loved nothing more than physically destroying you. But now the fear factor is a wistful memory. We’re at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff in December 2017 and South African rugby seems to be wasting away.It had taken Wales 93 years to win a match against them but
Michael Cheika: New coach wants Leicester make Tigers’ reputation ‘better’
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Michael Cheika: New coach wants Leicester make Tigers’ reputation ‘better’

[ad_1] New Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika wants to build on the club's reputation ahead of his first season in the English Premiership.The Australian, who led Irish side Leinster to their 2009 European Champions Cup victory against the Tigers, was appointed head coach in June.Leicester have won 11 Premiership titles - the most recent in 2022 - and two European Champions Cups during their history."That interests me a lot,
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Exeter Chiefs star Henry Slade to miss start of season after surgery

[ad_1] EXETER centre Henry Slade will miss the start of the upcoming Premiership season after having shoulder surgery. He picked up the injury during the Six Nations but was able to carry on for the rest of last season and go on tour with England to New Zealand.Slade will likely be out for three to four months. And with autumn Tests against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan on the
First unofficial depth chart highlights status of Louis Rees-Zammit
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First unofficial depth chart highlights status of Louis Rees-Zammit

[ad_1] Former Wales player Louis Rees-Zammit is said to have plenty of ground still to cover if he is to make the Kansas City Chiefs squad for the new American football regular season. The defending SuperBowl champions will commence their campaign on September 9 with a home outing versus the Baltimore Ravens, and the scramble for places in that squad ratchets up this weekend when the Chiefs play the first