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Marcus Smith’s boot and a try from Alex Dombrandt helped England keep their Six Nations title hopes alive with a victory over reigning champions Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
The 27-26 reverse at Twickenham is the Springbok defeat of 2021 that SARugbymag.co.za readers would most like to erase from the record books.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi broke a try-scoring record previously held by Bok great Bryan Habana when he dotted down during Saturday’s defeat by England at Twickenham.
Joe Marler said on Friday he hopes a combination of red wine and adrenaline will prove a winning formula when England face South Africa at Twickenham this weekend.
Rookie flyhalf Marcus Smith scored 13 points as England were chased to the final whistle in a hard-fought win against the USA at Twickenham on Sunday.
Five South Africans have been named in the match-day squads for Saturday’s English Premiership final between Harlequins and the Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham. (more…)
Cheslin Kolbe was denied what what would have been a stunning try in Saturday’s Champions Cup final against La Rochelle, after a typically excellent break and assist from Toulouse teammate and European Player of the Year, Antoine Dupont.
Check out the celebrations following Toulouse’s victory at Twickenham, with the French club becoming the first team in history to win five European Champions Cup titles.
Check out the matchday squads ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup final, with several Springboks set to feature for their respective clubs. (more…)
English Premiership clubs have voted to hold next month’s final at one of their own grounds instead of at Twickenham.
