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Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and flanker Marco van Staden relished the opportunity of facing the All Blacks at Eden Park for the first time in their careers in the third round of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday, and described it as one of the “special” matches to participate in.

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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday that the challenge of facing New Zealand at Eden Park – where South Africa last beat the hosts in 1937 and the All Blacks have not lost since 1994 – made it a “nervy” yet special week for both teams.

Carling Currie Cup

Suzuki Griquas were the big beneficiaries as the past weekend’s sixth round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division delivered more nail-biting rugby action, with the Fidelity ADT Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks XV and Airlink Pumas also gaining important wins in the penultimate league round.

HSBC SVNS Cape Town

The world champion Blitzboks will defend their HSBC SVNS Cape Town title in December as the Mother City’s biggest party returns with free drinks for early ticket buyers, as well as an enticing offer for families.

Comment

The Springbok Women were congratulated on Monday for reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a performance that “embodies the spirit of South Africa”, said Mr Mark Alexander, the president of the South African Rugby Union.