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Willie bullish about ‘make or break’ duels

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux can’t wait to get back on the field on Saturday, as the Vodacom Bulls look to pick up speed against Dragons in Wales.

Watch: Rees not quite lightning at NFL trial

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flyer Louis Rees-Zammit ran an unofficial time of 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL International Player Pathway Pro Day.

Paris , France - 15 October 2023; Kwagga Smith of South Africa is tackled by Damien Penaud of France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

France coach fires a shot at Kwagga

Fabien Galthie has singled out Springbok forward Kwagga Smith’s role in France’s 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss while questioning the officiating of Ben O’Keeffe.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Samuel Whitelock of New Zealand looks on during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Whitelock to battle Boks one last time?

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has reportedly approached retired Test centurion Sam Whitelock about playing for the All Blacks again this season.

Owen and Andy Farrell, after a Six Nations match between England and Ireland

Farrell open to Test return

Owen Farrell has left open the possibility of returning to international rugby, be it with England or the 2025 British & Irish Lions, after calling a halt to his Test career.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 17: Wandisile Simelane of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Simelane loving Stormers vibe

Being part of the DHL Stormers camp, after completing a mid-season move to Cape Town in January, has far exceeded Wandisile Simelane’s expectations.

Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers during Investec Champions Cup 2023/24 game between the Stormers and La Rochelle at Cape Town Stadium on 16 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Jantjies: Perfect time for Stormers to ‘spark’

Herschel Jantjies is relishing the opportunity to face Edinburgh and reward DHL Stormers fans with “quality rugby” when the teams clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

Suleiman Hartzenberg of Stormers on the attack during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Edinburgh held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 1 October 2022

Stormers flashback: Scot free

In round 3 of the 2022-23 season, the DHL Stormers beat Edinburgh with a performance that underlined their credentials as the Vodacom URC reigning champions and SA Shield title-holders

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRAURY 27: Damian Willemse during the DHL Stormers Training Session at High Performance Centre on February 27, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Watch: Stormers pumped for Cape clash

Leaving no stone unturned in preparation to face Edinburgh in Cape Town on Saturday, the likes of Damian Willemse hit the weights with gusto during a DHL Stormers gym session.