Match report, December 18, 2020

Toyota Cheetahs edge Phakisa Pumas in 10 try thriller
Four second half tries by the visiting Toyota Cheetahs eased them past the Phakisa Pumas in Nelspruit, with the team from Bloemfontein scoring a well-deserved, but hard-fought 35-31 win at Mbombela Stadium in their fourth round Carling Currie Cup clash on Friday.

News, December 17, 2020

Tafel Lager Griquas v Vodacom Bulls match cancelled
The Carling Currie Cup fourth round match between Tafel Lager Griquas and the Vodacom Bulls, scheduled for Tafel Lager Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols.

Team announcement, December 17, 2020

Xerox Lions opt for consistency
Xerox Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen opted for consistency in selection for their round four Carling Currie Cup clash against the Cell C Sharks in Johannesburg on Saturday, naming an unchanged starting team for the spectacle that will play out live on SuperSport.

Reaction, December 17, 2020

Powell still has Olympic success firmly in sight
The importance of player welfare remains a priority, which is why Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell has endorsed the decision by World Rugby to move the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Singapore and Hong Kong next year, despite the fact that it will leave teams short on match time before the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July.

Team announcement, December 17, 2020

Cell C Sharks shuffle tight five for Jozi visit
Cell C Sharks coach Sean Everitt has made four changes to the Durbanites’ tight five for their Carling Currie Cup clash with the Xerox Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday evening.

Team announcement, December 16, 2020

New halfback pairing for Toyota Cheetahs
Two-time Rugby World Cup-winner Frans Steyn will start at flyhalf, next to the exciting Ruben de Haas, as Toyota Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie named a team featuring six changes to the backline for their next Carling Currie Cup clash.

Team announcement, December 16, 2020

Rotational changes for Phakisa Pumas
Phakisa Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse has tweaked his team with a number of changes for their fourth round Carling Currie Cup match against the Toyota Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Friday night.

Reaction, December 15, 2020

RWC 2023: “I believe it’s the toughest pool”
In less than 1000 days – 996 to be exact – the Rugby World Cup 2023 will kick off in France and for the top 12 ranked teams in the world, things got real on Monday when the pool draw took place in Paris, with head coaches and captains joining in virtually from across the globe.

Partner News, December 14, 2020

DHL announced as Official Logistics Partner for the 2021 Castle Lager Lions Series
DHL Express, an international leader in the logistics industry, has joined the family of official global partners for the Castle Lager Lions Series 2021, it was announced on Monday.

News, December 14, 2020

Springboks draw Ireland and Scotland for RWC 2023
The Springboks will start the defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in Pool B against Ireland and Scotland when the next Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in 2023.

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