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Bok blow for Cheetahs tour

The Cheetahs will reportedly depart for Europe on Sunday for two matches in the Challenge Cup without their Springbok stars.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Fred Porcu/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13660051aq) Section Paloise vs Toyota Cheetahs. Toyota Cheetahs' François Steyn European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade du Hameau, Pau, France - 10 Dec 2022

Frans, Friedle fit as a fiddle for Cheetahs tour

Veteran playmaker Frans Steyn and loose forward Friedle Olivier have been included in the Cheetahs’ 28-man touring squad for two matches in the European Challenge Cup.

Blitzbok star set for Lions bow on tour

JC Pretorius is in line to make his Lions debut after being named in a 29-man squad for four matches abroad in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Challenge Cup.

Lions hunting consistency on tour

Coach Ivan van Rooyen is excited for the Lions’ four-week tour to Europe in the @Vodacom #URC and Challenge Cup.

Blitzbok star ready to roar for Lions

The Lions won’t risk star centre Henco van Wyk, but are poised to unleash Blitzbok sensation JC Pretorius against the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship derby at Kings Park on Friday.

State of the Euro cups: Highs and lows for SA teams

The Sharks made it two wins on the trot as the DHL Stormers and Lions opened their accounts, but the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs suffered heavy defeats before a three-week hiatus in the Champions and Challenge cups.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Faf De Klerk of Canon Eagles passes the ball during the League One match between Saitama Yokohama Canon Eagles and Kobelco Kobe Steelers at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Bok trio go big in Japan

Faf de Klerk was among the Springboks who shone on debut in the Japan League One, while over in Europe, Jasper Wiese and Andre Esterhuizen both played influential roles in Champions Cup wins.

SA rugby geared for European glory

The South African teams have enjoyed a “magical start” to the Champions and Challenge cups, and winning one or both of these competitions is inevitable, according to MARK KEOHANE.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 17: Salmaan Moerat of DHL Stormers receives medical attention during the Heineken Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Cape Town Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Moerat injury crushes Stormers festive cheer

The Stormers’ celebrations of a first Champions Cup victory was dampened with the news that Salmaan Moerat is expected to be out for a long period of time.

Scarlets punish sluggish Cheetahs

A fast finish could not make up for the Cheetahs’ slow start as Scarlets streaked to an impressive Challenge Cup victory in Parma on Saturday afternoon.