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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Matt Proudfoot, Forwards Coach of England looks on prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stadium on November 06, 2021 in London, England. (

Former Bok prop fires shots at Proudfoot

Former Springbok prop Cobus Visagie has directed a jibe at England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot in the aftermath of the world champions steamrolling the Roses scrum at Twickenham on Saturday.

Cardiff covet Bulls scalp on SA safari

Cardiff boss Dai Young says his team need to back up their “outstanding” Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory away to the Sharks when they take on the high-flying Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Kolisi: Roos has the world at his feet

Evan Roos is set to play the biggest match of his fledgling Test career, and Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is backing the explosive No 8 to thrive against England at Twickenham.

Dobbo’s Diary: Bring the big noise on Friday!

Stormers coach John Dobson is excited to see how his young guns respond to the challenge of hosting Scarlets in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Friday night. #URC

Former Boks excited about URC’s summer of sizzle

South Africa will break new ground this summer as the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship brings rugby to the Republic over the traditional festive period. #URC

Portugal stun USA, qualify for World Cup

Portugal held the USA to a nail-biting draw in Dubai on Friday night to become the 20th team to book their place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Tour over for Pieter-Steph

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will play no further part in the November series after both were suspended.

100-up for Retallick at Twickenham

New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick is set to win his 100th cap after being named in the All Blacks’ starting XV to play England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Farrell to face haka in 100th Test

Owen Farrell will become only the third English rugby player to reach a century of caps for his country when he leads out the team against New Zealand on Saturday at Twickenham.

Rassie, stop being ‘that asshole’ again

Renowned political editor and sports lover, Peter Bruce, has pleaded with Rassie Erasmus to stop “embarrassing” himself and stop being an “asshole” again.