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Split squads boast good balance

Rassie Erasmus has picked a good blend of youth and experience for the Tests against Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Du Preez to leave Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed that they have parted ways with coach Robert du Preez.

In pictures: Springboks training

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ training sessions as they prepare for Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Johannesburg.

Van der Walt off to England

The Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of Sharks loose forward Philip van der Walt on a three-year deal.

Coetzee named new Sharks CEO

The Sharks have confirmed that current chief operating officer Eduard Coetzee will succeed Gary Teichmann as the new chief executive officer from September.

Big clash in Cape Town highlights Women’s IPL weekend

Two perennial finalists of the Women’s Interprovincial tournament, Western Province and Border, will meet on Saturday in a crucial round three clash.

Watch: Springboks media conference

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chatted to the media ahead of the team’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Stick: Herschel can be Bok great

Mzwandile Stick is backing scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies to make a big impact on debut against the Wallabies at Ellis Park. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.