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Damian de Allende reveals secret behind Springboks’ defensive strength

10 September 2026 — Damian de Allende says preparation remains the foundation of the Springboks’ defensive system as they prepare to face the All Blacks for a fourth consecutive weekend. The experienced centre has spent much of his career operating in the most congested p …… read more

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Etzebeth: All Blacks series tougher than a World Cup

10 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Eben Etzebeth believes the Springboks’ unprecedented four-Test series against the All Blacks ranks among the toughest challenges international rugby can offer. The veteran lock, who has experienced both the highs and lows of South Afr …… read more

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Joburg 10K set for Heritage Day takeover

9 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Thousands of runners will storm the streets of the City of Gold on Thursday, 24 September, turning Heritage Day into a spectacular Joburg 10km takeover. The sold-out Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K will unleash a stampede of running sho …… read more

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Rassie’s Baltimore Battle Squad!

7 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Rassie Erasmus has loaded the Springbok cannon, pointed it at Baltimore and declared war on the All Blacks’ hopes of stealing the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry crown. With South Africa leading 2-1, the Bok boss has resisted wholesale tinke …… read more




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Cash dash at Boxer Super Run 5km Series

7 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The runners are coming for the money! Forget the Sunday stroll. Forget the gentle jog. When the gun goes bang at the Boxer Super Run, the streets will become a five-kilometre cash battlefield, with R294 400 waiting to be snatched in D …… read more

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One more punch in Baltimore!

6 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Rassie Erasmus has slammed the brakes on the Springboks victory party. The Springboks may have put New Zealand on the ropes with a pulsating 29-24 knockout at a thunderous FNB Stadium on Saturday, but their wily coach knows the All Bl …… read more

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The quiet power of Siya Kolisi’s 55

6 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed at the FNB Stadium in Soweto Siya Kolisi has never been particularly interested in making himself the story. On the night he became the most successful captain in Springboks history, that instinct was as powerful as ever. The scoreboa …… read more

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Springboks hold off All Blacks in Soweto thriller

5 September 2026 — Adnaan Mohamed at FNB Stadium, Soweto The Springboks survived a fierce challenge from the All Blacks to win 29-24 at FNB Stadium on Saturday night, securing an unassailable lead in the four-Test series in front of a crowd of nearly 90 000. It was a hig …… read more

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Soweto calls. Siya must answer.

4 September 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed The Calabash will roar. The rain may fall. And somewhere inside the thunder of 90 000 voices, Siya Kolisi will carry a piece of South African history onto the FNB Stadium battlefield. For the Springbok captain, Saturday’s third Test a …… read more

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Springbok try machine KLA is back for Soweto clash

31 August 2026 — By Adnaan Mohamed Kurt-Lee Arendse is back in the Springbok starting XV, and Rassie Erasmus is hoping the try-scoring machine can provide another spark when the All Blacks roll into the roaring cauldron of FNB Stadium on Saturday. Arendse returns on th …… read more

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