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The Cheetahs who, along with the Southern Kings, earlier lost their spots in the PRO14, appear perturbed that they weren't part of the discussions. "The Cheetahs were surprised by the statement that the Rainbow Cup would take place in South Africa and especially the possible implications for South African rugby," Cheetahs chairperson Ryno Opperman said in a statement on their official website. "The Cheetahs were not aware beforehand of the details of the competition, especially not that a double round match roster was planned for the four participating teams. This could adversely affect the...

The first question on most British rugby fans’ minds this year has been: will the Lions tour go ahead? And where? But a more pressing question, noting the complete lack of game time for South Africa, should be: will the Springboks even be ready? South Africa have not played a game of international rugby since […]

South African rugby's preparation series got underway on Friday night at Ellis Park with the Lions beating the Pumas  32-28 in Johannesburg.  In what was originally dubbed as being a 'Franchise Cup', in the absence of any other recognised tournament banner, eight South African sides will do battle over the next four weeks, playing four matches each.   These matches are effectively an opportunity for the Sharks, Lions, Stormers and Bulls to build some momentum before the start of the Rainbow Cup in April. That competition will see South Africa's four premier franchises join the existing ...

Rudolph Jacobs National Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will obviously be looking at the contest with different eyes to most of us. Could Morne Steyn play for the Boks again? Picture: Getty Images Currie Cup finals have that special ability about them to grip the country and no-one can really say they sit on the fence. On Saturday the Bulls will host the Sharks in this season's final at Lof...

SA Rugby director of rugby says he's not sure if the Rainbow Cup will take place.The Rainbow Cup will consist of SA's four Super Rugby fr