Former Junior Bok Hanro Liebenberg to skipper Leicester Tigers
South African backrower Hanro Liebenberg has been appointed the Leicester Tigers club captain.
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Rabada takes five as S Africa steady in reply to England’s 165
LONDON : South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as England were bowled out for 165 in their first innings on the second morning of the first test at Lord’s on Wednesday, with the tourists going to lunch on 27 without loss in their reply.
Binder sets Kyalami benchmark
Red Bull KTM’s Brad Binder has set the benchmark at the revolutionised Kyalami Circuit in South Africa with the first official lap on two wheels.
South African rugby hard-man hasn't forgotten what Nigel Owens did for him
We know, of course, what a great guy Nigel Owens is. But if you wanted further proof, it's come from hulking South African prop Petrus du Plessis.
Rabada takes five wickets as England bowled out for 165
LONDON : South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as England were bowled out for 165 in their first innings on the second morning of the first test at Lord’s on Wednesday.
Kieran Read: Strong All Blacks start defused 'one trick pony' Boks
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has heaped praise on his former team for the manner in which they held off the Springboks at Ellis Park last weekend.
England vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Updates: Kagiso Rabada Dismisses Ollie Pope, Stuart Broad
England vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 2 Live: England faced an early blow on Day 2 as Kagiso Rabada dismissed Ollie Pope at 73. As soon as England were eyeing a recovery with Stuart Broad and Matty Potts on the crease, Rabada struck again and sent the former back to the dugout. Currently, England's score read at 146/8, with Potts and Jack Leach, standing unbeaten at the crease. South Africa dominated the proceedings on Day 1 as the bowlers provided them with a strong hand. Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Marco Jensen stood together and left England struggling at 116/6, at the end of Day 1. Rabada was the pick among the bowlers as he scalped three wickets in 9 overs and did not let the hosts recover. It will be interesting to see whether England will be able to turn the tide in their favour on Day 2 or not. (Live Scoreboard).
Foley named in Wallabies squad, O'Connor axed
MELBOURNE :Bernard Foley has been named in his first Australia squad since the 2019 World Cup, with James O'Connor axed, as coach Dave Rennie ponders his flyhalf options for the Rugby Championship tests against South Africa.