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Some players from Sale Sharks and Harlequins ‘Take The Knee’ before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Harlequins and Sale Sharks at Twickenham Stoop on August 14, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
ALLISTER COETZEE
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Not acknowledging crimes against humanity is the Springbok way

South African rugby was racist, is still racist, and nothing will truly transform it.

  • Phumlani Pikoli
10 min read
“We believe the game’s going to be played at a high intensity because of the way the Sunwolves like to play
AGENCY

Five talking points in Super Rugby this weekend

Last year’s beaten finalists Golden Lions are desperate to end a three-match losing streak and protect an impressive unbeaten run in local derbies

  • Agency
5 min read
EUROPEAN CHALLENGE CUP

White’s presence rubs off on Umaga

Jake White’s short stay as consultant to French championship strugglers Toulon has had a beneficial effect on coach Tana Umaga.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ANDREW MEHRTENS

Bakkies Botha set to join Toulon

South Africa lock Bakkies Botha is set to join French second division club Toulon, sports daily L’Equipe reported on Monday. Botha (28) agreed a three-year contract on Sunday and…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
ANDREW MEHRTENS

Matfield eyes Bok return

South Africa’s World Cup-winning lock Victor Matfield could make his international reappearance against Wales in June if he can perform a delicate balancing act with his French…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
ANDREW MEHRTENS

Matfield gets warm welcome on Toulon debut

Victor Matfield became the latest big name to make his bow with ambitious French second-division side Toulon on Saturday. The giant lock forward, who hadn’t played since helping…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read