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Goosen kicks Bulls to derby victory

Johan Goosen slotted a penalty from inside his own half to give the Vodacom Bulls a thrilling derby win over the Lions in Pretoria on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looks on during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

Rassie in hospital after ‘freak accident’

Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised and is recuperating after SA’s director of rugby was treated for “chemical burns”.

Blitzboks through to Perth quarters

The Blitzboks progressed to the Perth Sevens cup quarter-finals despite a loss to Argentina in the Pool A decider on Saturday.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith reacts at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Boks suffer Kwagga blow

The Springboks look set to be without Kwagga Smith for the July Test series after the loose forward suffered a tendon injury while playing in Japan.

South AFrica captain Selvyn Davids gets his pass away as he is challenged by Akuila Rokolisoa of New Zealand during day two of the 2023 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on 10 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Blitzboks’ eyes on the prize in Perth

Skipper Selvyn Davids and coach Sandile Ngcobo said the Blitzboks have settled into Perth for another World Series stopover, but the purpose for their trip is not for a vacation.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok stars go under the knife

Double world champion Springboks Jesse Kriel and Faf de Klerk have both undergone surgery while playing in Japan, and face a spell on the sidelines.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 22: Trevor Nyakane of South Africa with Bongi Mbonambi of South Africa and Siya Kolisi (c) of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team captain's run at Stade de France on September 22, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok axed to make way for Farrell?

Racing 92 are planning for a squad overhaul of 12 players, including a World Cup-winning Springbok, to comply with the salary cap after Owen Farrell’s arrival.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: The Lions team celebrate as they win the match by 4 pointsduring the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versfeld on March 04, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Loftus defeat a red rag to Coetzee’s Bulls

Marcell Coetzee says last year’s loss at Loftus Versfeld has shown that the @Vodacom Bulls cannot afford to underestimate the Lions when they face their provincial neighbours on Saturday. #URC

Jake: Big guns are coming out!

While all five South African teams progressed to the Champions and Challenge Cup playoffs, Jake White is wary about what lies in wait for the Vodacom Bulls in the knockout rounds.

DOMONT, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: Jacques Nienaber (Head Coach) of South Africa with Felix Jones of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade des Fauvettes on October 17, 2023 in Domont, France.

England ‘transfixed’ by former Bok coach

Steve Borthwick says his England squad was left speechless by the magic of a member of the Springboks’ 2019 and 2023 coaching staff during preparations for the Six Nations.