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The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks fail to meet transformation targets

A Saru report has recommended consequences for the world champion Springboks, among other teams, who did not select sufficient “generic black” players in 2023.

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Dobson: Road playoff will ‘grow’ Stormers

John Dobson hailed the DHL Stormers’ character on a near-perfect two-win tour to qualify for the @Vodacom #URC quarter-finals with one round remaining

Libbok steers Stormers through Galway gale

Manie Libbok slotted two crucial second-half penalties to help the DHL Stormers claim a vital victory over Connacht in Galway on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Steven Kitshoff of Ulster Rugby looks on during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath Rugby and Ulster Rugby at The Recreation Ground on December 09, 2023 in Bath, England.

Boks suffer Kitshoff blow

The Springboks are set to be without Steven Kitshoff for the Test series against Ireland in July after the loosehead prop suffered a knee injury in action for Ulster.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Quan Hỏrn of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Glasgow Warriors at Emirates Airline Park on May 18, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Six-try Lions feast on Warriors

Rabz Maxwane scored a brace of tries as a 14-man Lions outfit kept their Vodacom URC playoff hopes alive with a bonus-point win against the Glasgow Warriors in Joburg on Saturday.

Bulls bash Benetton to secure home playoff

The @Vodacom Bulls rampaged to a bonus-point victory over Benetton in Pretoria on Saturday afternoon to ensure a top-four #URC finish.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 31: Siya Kolisi during the South Africa men's national rugby team arrival media conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 31, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Siya shares his ultimate Bok dream

Siya Kolisi has challenged his countrymen to fight for the Springbok jersey, as the talismanic forward addresses his role in South Africa’s World Cup three-peat bid in 2027.

Stormers give Roos license to poach

John Dobson says Evan Roos will be given the license to be a breakdown terrier for the DHL Stormers against a “desperate” Connacht side in Galway on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Stormers recall Willemse for Connacht clash

Damian Willemse, Hacjivah Dayimani and Brok Harris all come into the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the @Vodacom #URC encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday.