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SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Juan Smal of South Africa in action during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 3 match between Argentina and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks boss breathes a sigh of relief

A relieved Bafana Nhleko praised the fighting spirit of the Junior Springboks after a successful comeback to beat Argentina in the U20 Rugby Championship on Sunday.

SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Jurenzo Julius of South Africa celebrates scoring a try during The Rugby Championship U20 Round 3 match between Argentina and South Africa at Sunshine Coast Stadium on May 12, 2024 in Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Junior Boks claw back to stun Pumas

A Philip-Albert van Niekerk penalty at the death clinched a maiden victory for the Junior Springboks against Argentina in their final U20 Rugby Championship clash on Sunday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 11: Embrose Papier of the Vodacm Bulls and Matt Fagerson of the Glasgow Warriors during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on May 11, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images)

Jake: ‘Poor’ Bulls let Warriors off the hook

Jake White said the Vodacom Bulls have jeopardised their chances of hosting a home playoff in the Vodacom URC after failing to finish off the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 14: Edoardo Padovani of Benetton Rugby scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Benetton revival sinks Sharks

Replacement Jacob Umaga converted his own try as Benetton clawed back at the death to overcome the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Rampant Bulls survive Glasgow fightback

Flyhalf Chris Smith kicked 20 points as the Vodacom Bulls held on to beat Glasgow Warriors at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Dobson: Stormers ‘fear nobody’ in playoff fight

John Dobson says the DHL Stormers are back in the frame for a top-four @Vodacom #URC finish after a bonus-point win against Dragons in Newport.

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Davids, Sacha doubles douse Dragons

Angelo Davids dotted down on his return to steer the DHL Stormers to a hard-fought bonus-point win against a fired-up Dragons in Newport on Friday. @Vodacom #URC

GEORGE, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 02: Chris Hollis of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship warm up match between DHL Stormers and SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on September 02, 2022 in George, South Africa. (Photo by Mark Ward/Gallo Images)

Stormers ‘spy’ ready to breathe fire

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman said the DHL Stormers will pay close attention to a fired-up Chris Hollis when their former teammate runs out for Dragons in Wales on Friday.