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Dupont wary of Scotland hurdle, ‘not talking about Grand Slam’

Antoine Dupont said France will not talk about their chances of a Six Nations Grand Slam until they’ve dealt with the threat posed by Scotland in the next round.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon confirm Etzebeth exit, lock linked to Sharks

Toulon have confirmed Eben Etzebeth has been granted an early exit from his contract and the Springbok lock is believed to be in the final stages of agreeing to terms with the Sharks.

Stormers retain two stalwarts, but lose Gelant

The Stormers have reportedly agreed new deals with two key players, but have not succeeded in convincing Warrick Gelant to stay beyond June.

France's full-back Melvyn Jaminet runs with the ball during the Six Nations rugby union international match between France and Ireland at the Stade de France, in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on February 12, 2022.

France resist Ireland fightback to make perfect start

France took a major step towards a first Six Nations title in a decade by claiming a 30-24 victory over rivals Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls challenged by Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the 2021 Preparation Series match between Sharks and Bulls at the Jonsson Kings Park in Durban on 26 March 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Superbru: Loftus thriller predicted!

The picks are in and the SA Rugby magazine team is split over who will win in Pretoria and Paris when the dust settles on this week’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Six Nations matches.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 10: England's Marcus Smith and England's Harry Randall during the Rugby Summer Series match between England and Canada at Twickenham Stadium on July 10, 2021 in London, England.

England ring the changes for Italy match

England head coach Eddie Jones has made eight changes to the starting lineup for the Six Nations match against Italy in Rome on Sunday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.

Cornal Hendricks of the Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup match between Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on 04 May 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Hendricks to wing it against Sharks

Cornal Hendricks will start on the wing when the Vodacom Bulls host the Sharks in a crucial Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Stormers load Willemse and Gelant for Lions hunt

Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant will both start for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Carbery’s moment of truth arrives in Paris

Joey Carbery has long been seen as Ireland playmaker Johnny Sexton’s successor at flyhalf and on Saturday he gets his chance to rubberstamp his credentials against a vibrant France in the Six Nations.