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Bok call-up a 'surreal' dream

Southern Kings flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis described being been called up to the Springbok training squad as being surreal.

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Catrakilis justifies Kings' existence

The Kings may already have four Springboks, but Demetri Catrakilis is the gem that justifies their existence as a Super Rugby franchise.

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Catrakilis gets his Bok call-up

Demetri Catrakilis has been rewarded for his outstanding form by getting a call-up to the Springbok training squad that will meet in Durban on Sunday.

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Lions are champions again

The Golden Lions erased some of the bitter memories of their axing from Super Rugby by claiming a record fifth Vodacom Cup title.

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Stonehouse to coach President's XV

Pumas mentor Jimmy Stonehouse will coach the SA President's XV at the IRB's Tblisi Cup in the Georgian capital next month.

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Smit finishes as a flyhalf

John Smit ended his playing career as a flyhalf.

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Preview: Cat-fight in Mbombela

Will the Pumas be crowned as the eighth Vodacom Cup champions, or will the Golden Lions set themselves apart as the most successful team.

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Smit gets his last captaincy armband

John Smit will captain Saracens, in what will be his farewell appearance, against the SA Barbarians on Thursday.

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Rampant Lions book Final berth

The Golden Lions turned in a dominant second-half performance to beat Western province 44-25 in their Vodacom Cup semifinal at Ellis Park.

Pumas march into their first Final

The Pumas advanced to their first Vodacom Cup Final by beating the EP Kings 39-13 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday.

SA to bid for 2023 World Cup

South Africa are planning a bid to host the 2023 World Cup, SA Rugby Union Chief Executive Jurie Roux said.

Azzurri name rookies for SA tour

Italy coach Jacques Brunel included four uncapped players in his 32-man squad for the upcoming tour to South Africa.

Preview: New champs on the cards?

The Vodacom Cup final will see a rookie and, potentially, not see the defending champions after the semifinals in Johannesburg and Nelspruit this weekend.

Lions still have a Super plan

Jan de Koning chats, exclusively, to Lions captain JC Janse van Rensburg about their build-up to their Super Rugby promotion-relegation match.

SA Barbarians call on Le Grange

Currie Cup winner Doppies Le Grange has been named in the SA Barbarians 22-man squad for their match against Saracens in London next week.

Agen pull out of SA tour after strike

The Lions have been forced to again amend their schedule, following the cancellation of yet another fixture in Lions Challenge series.

WP, Kings punch semi tickets

Western Province and the EP Kings beat Griquas and the Blue Bulls respectively on Saturday to progress to the Vodacom Cup semifinals.

Lions & Pumas into semis

The Golden Lions and the Pumas were the first teams to advance to the Vodacom Cup semifinals.