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Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealand in Wellington, said the occasion was a dream come true, and that similarly to the rest of the new look Bok backline, his only objective was to go out there and express himself.

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For the most capped loose forward in Springbok Women history, actions count more than words and if you want to see how much a quarter-final place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup means to Sinazo Mcatshulwa and her teammates, make sure to watch them play on Saturday when they take on New Zealand’s Black Ferns at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Tournament news

The SA Rugby U21 Cup competition, now in its second week since the restart after a mid-season break, has seen defending champions DHL Western Province tighten their grip at the top of the log after they overpowered the Vodacom Bulls 59-42 in their seventh-round meeting in Cape Town last weekend.

Team announcement

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper.

Carling Currie Cup

With the final league round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division concluded over the past weekend, the Fidelity ADT Lions, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Sanlam Boland Kavaliers sealed their spots in next weekend’s semi-finals, which are set for Johannesburg and Kimberley.