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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Phumzile Maqondwana of the Pumas with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and New Nation Pumas at Emirates Airline Park on January 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pumas lash young Lions in Joburg catfight

The Pumas outplayed an inexperienced Lions team at Ellis Park to open their account with a bonus-point win in the 2022 Currie Cup, while handing the hosts a second successive loss.

Small steps for Ndhlovu in Malaga

Blitzboks back Mfundo Ndhlovu is looking to make a positive impact at this weekend’s Malaga Sevens after a bad run of injuries saw him miss out on the Tokyo Olympic Games last year.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Samoan centre Brian Lima tackle South African halfback Derick Hougaard during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between South Africa and Samoa at Lang Park in Brisbane, 01 November. . AFP PHOTO/ Christophe SIMON

Biggest hit: Schalk or Lima?

While Brian Lima earned a reputation for rocking runners with shuddering tackles, can he dethrone Schalk Burger from the king seat for delivering the biggest hit?

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka and Wandisile Simelane of the Lions celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lions eager to win URC restart

The Lions beat the Stormers in their last Vodacom United Rugby Championship match, but that was seven weeks ago and South Africa’s top team want to pick up where they left off against the Sharks on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 17: Aphelele Fassi of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Fassi looking forward to return to action

Aphelele Fassi says he is keen to get on the playing field as he prepares for his first start in six months when the Sharks face the Lions in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship match on Saturday.

Dupont named in France Six Nations squad despite mystery injury

World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont has been named in France’s Six Nations squad by head coach Fabien Galthie despite not having played since December 11.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10: Eduan Keyter of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Six to make Sharks debut in Currie Cup clash

Eduan Keyter will face his former side as he is among the six players who will make their debut for the Sharks against Griquas in Durban on Wednesday evening.

SA referee to take charge in Six Nations

Experienced South African referee Jaco Peyper is among the officials appointed for the 2022 Six Nations, which is set to kickoff on 5 February.

Watch: Wiese’s star European performance

Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese produced a man of the match performance to help Leicester Tigers overcome Connacht in the European Champions Cup.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 14: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between New Nation Pumas and Vodacom Bulls at Mbombela Stadium on January 14, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa.

Smal: Bulls will grow in ambition in Currie Cup

Though they were forced to resort to their traditional strengths in the opening win against the Pumas in wet conditions, Blue Bulls coach Gert Smal says it won’t be a common sight for the defending champions this season.