Rassie says Boks underdogs for World Cup: 'France, Ireland and NZ currently the favourites'
The Springboks will head into this year's Rugby World Cup as underdogs, SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has said.
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Punjab Kings Predicted XI vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023: Which Pair Will Open The Innings For PBKS?
Under the leadership of new captain Shikhar Dhawan, Punjab Kings are all set to begin their campaign for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. Led by the veteran opening batter Dhawan, the Kings will be guided by World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss, as they eye their maiden IPL title. PBKS will also keep high hopes from England all-rounder Sam Curran, who became the costliest buy with a sum of Rs 18.50 crore at IPL auctions 2023.
YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith rides emotional rollercoaster on opening day
Carlisle's Lauren Smith rode an emotional rollercoaster on her return to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. The Olympian tasted sweet victory with Chloe Birch in women's doubles and then crushing defeat alongside Marcus Ellis in mixed doubles in the first round of the YONEX All England Open. Ad Smith and Birch got the tournament off to a perfect start for the hosts with a 21-9 21-18 first-round win over American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.
YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith ready to battle on multiple fronts
This year's YONEX All England Open will provide a return on multiple fronts for Lauren Smith. The 31-year-old is gearing up for two campaigns in Birmingham, alongside Marcus Ellis in the mixed doubles and Chloe Birch in the women's doubles. Ad Partners on and off court, the European Mixed Team Championships in mid-February marked the first time since the Commonwealth Games that Smith and Ellis had played together following Ellis' hip operation.
Elton Jantjies back with the Boks? Flyhalf hasn't given up on World Cup spot
Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has his sights set on making the 33-man Springbok squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
Western Province skin Lions in Currie Cup attacking show of force
Western Province may have scored just one try more than the Lions (five to four) in the game but the Capetonians showed their scintillating attack in the Currie Cup, which has also been the mark of their senior Stormers side in Europe.
Boks get World Cup preps underway with three-week Cape Town camp
While the Six Nations is on a break this weekend after last week's pulsating action, 14 Springbok players will assemble in Cape Town on Sunday for a three-week physical and rugby development camp.
Should the Lions ditch Ellis Park? 'Nothing more depressing than sea of red, empty seats'
Despite South African crowd attendance leading the way in this season's URC, the Lions and Ellis Park have struggled to attract a meaningful number of bums on seats. As a result, the debate over whether the franchise should still play all its matches at the iconic, 62 500-capacity stadium has been reignited. But lifelong Lions fan and News24 Sport reader, Andries Combrinck, believes it need not become a relic of the past.