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Springboks take easy win over Wales
The South African rugby team has won the first Test of a two-game series against Wales 38-16.
AmaZulu and Tuks end goalless
AmaZulu’s chances of claiming a top-eight Premiership finish has suffered a blow after a goalless draw against University of Pretoria in Durban.
SA seal India series win with 134 runs
The Proteas have taken a 2-0 series lead against India with a 134-run victory in the second one-day international in Durban.
Sharks coach praises Lambie’s role in win over Free State
Sharks coach Brad Macleod-Henderson has highlighted Springbok back Patrick Lambie’s performance after the match against Free State Cheetahs.
Igesund: Nigeria didn’t bully Bafana Bafana
Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has insisted the SA team was neither “bulldozed nor bullied” by Nigeria during the Nelson Mandela Challenge.
Fourie du Preez has Australia’s Genia all aquiver
Australia’s Will Genia says he will be lining up against the best scrumhalf he’s seen "by far" if Fourie du Preez returns to the Bok side on Saturday.
Olympic meeting thrusts SA back in the spotlight
After a successful World Cup, SA will be back in the sports spotlight when Durban hosts the biggest Olympic gathering in Africa in more than 70 years.