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Sharks hang on to beat Zebre in Parma, 2022/23 URC round two.

Sharks survive Zebre fightback in Parma thriller

The Sharks were made to sweat for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against Zebre in Parma after the hosts responded tenaciously to an 18-point half-time deficit.

Goosen back for Bulls

Johan Goosen will make his much-anticipated return for the Vodacom Bulls when they take on Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Kwagga Smith of the Springboks, Makazole Mapimpi of the Springboks and Herschel Jantjies of the Springboks celebrate winning The Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and New Zealand All Blacks at Cbus Super Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Boks bank on ‘incredible’ Steyn for finale

Emergency flyhalf Francois Steyn has been called “incredible” by Rassie Erasmus ahead of a crucial Rugby Championship clash with Argentina on Saturday.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aled Llywelyn/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591775be) Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa’s disallowed try Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Boks ‘making things personal’ to win Rugby Champs

The Springbok backs need to run out at Kings Park with a mean attitude and match the physicality of their Los Pumas counterparts to win the Rugby Championship, says star wing Makazole Mapimpi

Stormers to defend title in style

Coach John Dobson is sticking to the plan with which the DHL Stormers played an exciting brand of rugby en route to clinching the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship title.

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nienaber: Recalling Jantjies not an option

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks would have liked to start Elton Jantjies in the decisive Rugby Championship clash with Argentina, but it would have been “unfair” to recall the flyhalf.

Steyn at 10 for Boks in Rugby Champs decider

Frans Steyn will wear the Springbok No 10 jersey for the first time in 14 years in the decisive Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 21: Francois Steyn of South Africa in action during the International match between South Africa and Italy held at the Newlands Stadium on June 21, 2008 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: When Frans Steyn last started at flyhalf

The injury-enforced absence of Damian Willemse could lead the Springboks to hand Frans Steyn a first Test start at flyhalf in over 14 years.

Five sent home as Boks recall Nkosi, Arendse

Sbu Nkosi and Kurt-Lee Arendse have been recalled to the Bok squad for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday.

Permutations: How Boks can win the Rugby Championship

With South Africa and New Zealand tied on overall log points going into the decisive final round of the Rugby Championship, here’s how the Springboks can trump the All Blacks to claim the title.