Du Plessis beats Adesanya to defend UFC middleweight title
South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena.
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WATCH | Bok stars Etzebeth, Kolisi go 'crazy' celebrating Dricus du Plessis' UFC win
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth celebrated wildly after their compatriot Dricus du Plessis' UFC win in Perth on Sunday.
Bok stars Siya, Eben to walk Dricus to Octagon ahead of UFC fight
South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says he will be escorted by Springbok rugby stars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth ahead of his title fight against New Zealand's Israel Adesanya in Perth on Sunday.
Springboks changes not disrespectful to Australia, says Erasmus
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his decision to make 10 changes to the side which thrashed Australia in their Rugby Championship opener was not a sign of disrespect ahead of the second match against Joe Schmidt's side in Perth on Saturday.
Honest and direct Erasmus key to Springboks success, Kolisi says
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the honest environment created by coach Rassie Erasmus and his willingness to try new things were key to their success after the Springboks thumped Australia in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday.
Springboks romp to victory in Australia in Rugby Championship opener
Winger Kurt-Lee Arendse scored two tries as South Africa matched their biggest ever win over the Wallabies on Australian soil with a 33-7 victory over their error-strewn hosts in the Rugby Championship opener in Brisbane.
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at flyhalf for Springboks v Australia
South Africa have handed a first test start to flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in their Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday, while number eight Elrigh Louw has been selected ahead of Kwagga Smith.