Flyhalf shedding? Bok pivot situation could resemble power cuts if Willemse is ruled out
The Springboks' stocks at flyhalf could resemble stage 6 load-shedding by the time they touch down in Durban on Monday morning.
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5 things to look out for as Arab quartet start Qatar 2022 preparations
RIYADH: The World Cup moves a step closer next week with all four Arab participants taking part in friendly matches. Arab News has five talking points ahead of the crucial international break.
Lisandro Martinez isn't the only Man United defender owed apology after awful pundit predictions
Manchester United were heavily criticised for signing Lisandro Martinez from Ajax in July for a fee of £46.8million, rising to £55.3m. It was claimed, by many, that the centre-back was not tall enough for the Premier League.
Cristian Romero names Man United ace as best Premier League defender behind Virgil van Dijk
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero says Lisandro Martinez and Virgil van Dijk are the two best defenders in the Premier League.
Cheika bemoans poor first half in Bok loss
BUENOS AIRES : Argentina coach Michael Cheika says the first half of their 36-20 loss to South Africa in the Rugby Championship was “one of the worst I remember” but vowed to keep faith with the players for their final fixture against the Springboks in Durban on Saturday.
'Disappointed' Nienaber 'literally stunned' by Springbok drug allegations, questions timing
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his bemusement and dismay at the "strategic timing" of allegations of recreational drug use and accompanying positive tests in the final hours of his charges' build-up to Saturday night's 36-20 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Canada make Davis Cup quarterfinals as Croatia boost hopes with win
Canada clinched their place in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Saturday thanks to Felix Auger-Aliassime's win in singles, while Croatia improved their chances of reaching the last eight with a 3-0 sweep of Argentina. Auger-Aliassime backed up his defeat of new world number one Carlos Alcaraz with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic, although Serbia won the tie 2-1 in Valencia to keep their own hopes alive. Serbia's Laslo Djere downed Gabriel Diallo 6-2, 6-2 in the opening singles match before Auger-Aliassime's win guaranteed Canada a top-two finish in Group B. "I feel this whole event my level has been really good," said Auger-Aliassime, the world number 13. "I'm really happy where my game is at. To come out and play this way, get the win, it's very good for me personally. I'm just really happy for the team. I'm really happy that I came and played with the level I did to get Canada through the quarters," he added.
Bonus-point win keeps Boks in Rugby Championship title hunt
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx scored a try in the final minute to secure a 36-20 bonus-point victory over Argentina at Estadio Libertadores de America in Buenos Aires and keep the Springboks in the Rugby Championship title hunt.