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Wonder kid Wessels to keep Bulls rumbling forward

It took hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels just 15 minutes to announce himself in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship in a powerful statement performance against the Emirates Lions.

Andre-Hugo Venter of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022

Venter spearheads Stormers golden generation

The unsung hero of last season’s title win, Andre-Hugo Venter has all the ability to establish himself as a regular in the DHL Stormers’ starting lineup in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

John Dobson (Head Coach) during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Jaguares at DHL Newlands

Dobbo’s Diary: From chasing the crown to wearing the crown

Read the second instalment of DHL Stormers coach John Dobson’s weekly diary as the reigning champions begin the defence of their crown in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa shares joke with players during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand, at Mbombela Stadium, in Nelspruit on6 Auagust 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

‘All or nothing’ for Boks in Durban

Jacques Nienaber has full confidence that a Springbok match-day squad of World Cup and Lions Series winners can get the job done in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina.

‘Samoan Juggernaut’ to bust walls for Stormers

The DHL Stormers have officially announced the signing of experienced Samoan international centre Alapati Leiua for the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season.

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.

New Zealand suffer big blow for Rugby Champs decider

All Blacks captain Sam Cane is questionable for the pivotal Rugby Championship clash against Australia on Saturday after being limited in training due to a head injury.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks celebrates with Werner Kok and Boeta Chamberlain of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Zebre Parma at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Sharks spring surprise in squad for URC openers

A surprise playmaker could return to the Sharks lineup after being named in a 28-man touring squad for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign openers against Zebre, Dragons and Leinster.

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.