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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Reniel Hugo of the Cell C Sharks directs the pack forward during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Sharks victorious in Joburg try fest

The Sharks proved too good for a young Lions team as the Durban side claimed a bonus-point 43-31 victory in a 10-try thriller in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth suffers another injury setback

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set for another spell on the sidelines after suffering a calf injury ahead of Toulon’s Top 14 match against Perpignan.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: James O'Connor of the Reds runs with the ball during the round two Super RugbyAU match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium, on February 26, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia.

O’Connor celebrates century with Reds win

James O’Connor celebrated his 100th Super Rugby appearance by guiding the Reds to a 23-5 victory against the Rebels in Brisbane on Saturday.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders dives over to score a try during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Fainga’anuku hat-trick helps Crusaders quell Canes

Leicester Fainga’anuku scored three tries to help the Crusaders claim a season-opening 42-32 victory against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

Six Nations: Not planning to axe Italy

The Six Nations have issued a strongly-worded response to rumours that the Springboks could join the competition in the near future.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jake Gordon of the Waratahs makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Waratahs too strong for Super Rugby debutants Drua

The Waratahs used the power of their pack to give the Fijian Drua a tough welcome to Super Rugby Pacific in a heated 2022 season opener in Sydney on Friday.

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Fans urge Boks to stay in Rugby Champs

An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want the Springboks to turn down the lure of the Six Nations and remain loyal to the Rugby Championship.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber talks to his coaching team during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Nienaber on the hunt for in-form players

Jacques Nienaber says he is actively on the lookout for players in their prime as the Springboks plan for what is expected to be a challenging 2022 season.

Mitchell lands Japan coaching gig

Former Vodacom Bulls head coach and England assistant coach John Mitchell will return to Test rugby under Japan head coach Jamie Joseph.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Players of Fijian Drua perform a warm cry during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Watch: Fijian Drua unveil Bole war dance

The Fijian Drua performed their traditional war dance, the Bole, before the kick-off of the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific match against the Waratahs on Friday.