Vodacom Bulls v Leinster – United Rugby Championship Semi-Final

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Pretoria , South Africa – 15 June 2024; David Kriel and Cameron Hanekom of Vodacom Bulls after his side’s victory in during the United Rugby Championship semi-final match between Vodacom Bulls and Leinster at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo By Shaun Roy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Gallery

Juan de Jongh — Juan de Jongh dots down

Allister Coetzee and Brendan Venter

Allister Coetzee — Allister Coetzee faces the media at OR Tambo International Airport

Fans at the Cape Town Sevens

Tinus de Beer — Tuks flyhalf Tinus de Beer

Tuks lift the Varsity Cup

Pukke celebrate their maiden Varsity Cup

Rohan Janse van Rensburg

Fred Zeilinga

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Faf de Klerk on the run for Sale

Sarugbymag

Sarugbymag logo

Fantasy — Stormers flyhalf Damian Willemse against the Chiefs

Junior Springboks — The Junior Springboks maul against Wales

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 31: David Pocock of the Brumbies runs onto the field before the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs at GIO Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 31: David Pocock of the Brumbies runs onto the field before the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs at GIO Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 31: David Pocock of the Brumbies runs onto the field before the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs at GIO Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 31: David Pocock of the Brumbies runs onto the field before the round seven Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs at GIO Stadium on March 31, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Kieran Read during an All Blacks training camp this week

Christchurch Boys’ High take on Paarl Boys’ High

Saffa coach Omar Mouneimne — Omar Mouneimne

The Super Rugby trophy

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies

Ben Smith

Ruan Ackermann

Travis Ismaiel — The Springboks celebrate Travis Ismaiel’s try

Celimpilo Gumede

France — Benjamin Fall collides with Beauden Barrett

Beast Mtawarira

Duane Vermeulen — Duane Vermeulen scores against England

Bok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk

Eddie Jones

Julian Savea — Julian Savea against the Highlanders

All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane — All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane heads for the tryline

Bulls coach John Mitchell

Ashley Young and Gareth Southgate of England.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 14: Manie Libbok of the Bulls breaks the Lions defence and go on to score a try during the Super Rugby match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on July 14, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Akker van der Merwe — Akker van der Merwe scores for the Sharks

Rassie Erasmus

The Junior Springboks maul against Wales

Blitzboks — The Blitzboks

Ruan Combrinck — Lions wing Ruan Combrinck scores a try

Julian Savea — Hurricanes wing Julian Savea scores in the corner

Richie Mo'unga — Richie Mo’unga scores for the Crusaders

Crusaders George Bridge — The Crusaders celebrate George Bridge’s try

Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi — Aphiwe Dyantyi scores against the Waratahs

Sam Whitelock, Warren Whiteley — Sam Whitelock and Warren Whiteley

Ruan Combrinck — Lions wing Ruan Combrinck

Seta Tamanivalu — Seta Tamanivalu celebrates scoring the first try of the final

Richie Mo'unga — Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga

Cyle Brink — Lions flank Cyle Brink

Crusaders — Will the Crusaders be celebrating again?

Mnombo Zwelindaba — Mnombo Zwelindaba scores for SA Schools

Argentina Pumas anthem — Argentina sing the anthem

The Springboks — The Springboks celebrate a try against Argentina

Danie Mienie

All Blacks haka — The All Blacks haka

All Blacks fullback Ben Smith

Lukhanyo Am — Bok centre Lukhanyo Am scores a try

Nicolás Sánchez — Nicolás Sánchez scores for Argentina

Lukhanyo Am, Dyantyi — Lukhanyo Am congratulates Aphiwe Dyantyi

Beauden Barrett — Beauden Barrett on the run

Ruhan Nel — Ruhan Nel scores for Western Province

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi — Bok captain Siya Kolisi

Nicolás Sánchez — Nicolás Sánchez scores for Argentina

Kevin de Klerk/Lions — Kevin de Klerk

Lions race against time — Rassie Erasmus

Abongile Nonkontwana — Abongile Nonkontwana in action for the Blue Bulls

Nehe Milner-Skudder — All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder

TJ Perenara — TJ Perenara scores for the All Blacks

Ramiro Moyano — Argentina wing Ramiro Moyano

Michael Hooper — Michael Hooper scores for the Wallabies

Makazole Mapimpi – Tries — Makazole Mapimpi scores for the Boks

Abongile Nonkontwana

Hanro Liebenberg — Hanro Liebenberg scores for the Blue Bulls

Jordie Barrett, All Blacks — Jordie Barrett scores for the All Blacks

Aaron Smith, All Blacks — Aaron Smith scores for the All Blacks

Springboks, Willie le Roux — The Springboks celebrate a try

Rieko Ioane scores for the All Blacks

Cheslin Kolbe in a Rugby Championship match — Cheslin Kolbe celebrates

Aphiwe Dyantyi — Aphiwe Dyantyi scores his second try

Cheslin Kolbe — Cheslin Kolbe celebrates his try

The Sharks U17 — The Sharks U17 during day one

Marius Louw — Marius Louw scores for the Sharks

Aphiwe Dyantyi — Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi

Faf de Klerk — Faf de Klerk scores for the Boks

Eben Etzebeth — Bok lock Eben Etzebeth

Akker van der Merwe — Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe

All Blacks haka Springboks — The Boks face the All Blacks haka

All Blacks Aaron Smith — All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith

Springboks Siya Kolisi — Springbok captain Siya Kolisi

Sharks Leolin Zas — Sharks wing Leolin Zas scores a try

Sharks centre Marius Louw

S’bu Nkosi — S’bu Nkosi scores for the Sharks

Warren Whiteley — Lions No 8 Warren Whiteley

Juarno Augustus — WP No 8 Juarno Augustus

Blue Bulls scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl

WP fans

SP Marais — SP Marais goes for goal

Manie Libbok — The Blue Bulls celebrate Manie Libbok’s try

Paul de Wet, Damian Willemse, WP — Paul de Wet and Damian Willemse celebrate

Sharks No 8 Dan du Preez

The Sharks concede a penalty against WP earlier this year

Adriaan Strauss

Masixole Banda — Masixole Banda scores for the Kings

Jean-Luc du Preez — Sharks flank Jean-Luc du Preez

Sharks Currie Cup — The Sharks celebrate winning the Currie Cup

Adelaide Fisheries — Adelaide Fisheries celebrate their title win

S'bu Nkosi — S’bu Nkosi scores gainst England

England — England celebrate at Twickenham

Owen Farrell André Esterhuizen — Owen Farrell tackles André Esterhuizen

SA Rugby magazine Issue 253 — Issue 253

Damian McKenzie All Blacks — Damian McKenzie scores for the All Blacks

Aphiwe Dyantyi — Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi takes a high ball

Handré Pollard — Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard

Guilhem Guirado — France hooker Guilhem Guirado scores a try

S'bu Nkosi — Bok wing S’bu Nkosi scores against France

Duane Vermeulen — Duane Vermeulen against Scotland in 2015

Marika Koroibete Wallabies — Marika Koroibete scores for the Wallabies

Jesse Kriel — Jesse Kriel scores for the Springboks

Handré Pollard — Handré Pollard scores for the Springboks

Tomas Francis — Wales prop Tomas Francis scores a try

Cheslin Kolbe — Cheslin Kolbe steps Jonathan Davies

Liam Williams — Liam Williams scores for Wales

Jesse Kriel — Jesse Kriel scores for the Boks

Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell

Schalk van der Merwe — Schalk van der Merwe playing for Ulster

Philip Snyman — Philip Snyman scores for the Blitzboks

Blitzboks player Justin Geduld — Justin Geduld heads for the tryline

Impi Visser

Rosko Specman

Siviwe Soyizwapi

Werner Kok — Werner Kok heads for the tryline

The Pro14 trophy

Bulls No 8 Duane Vermeulen

Lions captain Warren Whiteley

Handré Pollard — Bulls flyhalf Handré Pollard scores

Kwagga Smith — Lions loose forward Kwagga Smith

Corné Fourie — Stormers prop Corné Fourie

Stephen Donald

Kwagga Smith — Lions flank Kwagga Smith

Corné Fourie — Stormers prop Corné Fourie

Rosko Specman – Bulls — Bulls wing Rosko Specman

World Cup — Former Springboks captains John Smit and Jean de Villiers

Bulls hooker Schalk Brits

Elton Jantjies — Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies

Lukhanyo Am — Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am

Damian de Allende — Stormers centre Damian de Allende

Ox Nche

Cheetahs prop Ox Nche

Ramiro Moyano tackles Damian McKenzie

Chiliboy Ralepelle

Money Man

Juan Pablo Castro — Argentina’s Juan Pablo Castro

Aphelele Fassi with Makazole Mapimpi on the cover and Lukhanyo Am of the Cell C Sharks during The Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. 21 May 2019 (Mandatory Byline Steve Haag)

Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks during The Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. 21 May 2019 (Mandatory Byline Steve Haag)

Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during The Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. 21 May 2019 (Mandatory Byline Steve Haag)

Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during The Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. 21 May 2019 (Mandatory Byline Steve Haag)

Bulls want to sign Harold Vorster — Harold Vorster

Aaron Smith and Herschel Jantjies

Sebastian Cancelliere — Sebastian Cancelliere scores for the Jaguares

Western Province U13s

Matias Orlando and Emiliano Boffelli celebrate

Francois Steyn

Griquas

Elstadt — Rynhardt Elstadt secures the ball at a lineout

Ed Fidow breaks Russia’s defensive line

France

The World Cup playoff contenders

Cobus Reinach scores — Cobus Reinach on the run

Cobus Reinach — Cobus Reinach dots down

Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones

England wing Jonny May scores

Sibusiso Sithole and Christopher Hollis during training

The Springboks lift the World Cup

Faf de Klerk

De Klerk went to the official champions photoshoot in his South African-themed speedo

Eben Etzebeth

Siya Kolisi and SA president Cyril Ramaphosa

Siya Kolisi and John Smit

Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell of the Lions celebrate following their team's 24-21 victory during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British &Irish Lions — Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell

Blitzboks playmakerGeduld against Fiji

Edinburgh vs Glasgow Warriors Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe celebrate together

Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group / SRU — Duhan van der Merwe beats a defender to score

Dalton — James Dalton

Cobus Reinach’s try-saving tackle

Cheslin Kolbe charges forward/Toulouse/Getty — Cheslin Kolbe

JC Pretorius of South Africa evades Masakatsu Hikosaka of Japan during the match between South Africa and Japan at the 2020 HSBC Sevens at FMG Stadium Waikato — JC Pretorius breaks away to score against Japan

Brumbies egde Reds

The Blitzboks dejected

LIVE — Stormers vs Vodacom Bulls

Elton Jantjies addresses the media.

Hurricanes vs Sharks LIVE

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulouse — Cheslin Kolbe

Stormers

Money Man James Dalton Mark Keohane

Super Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith could miss the Olympic Games — Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith

USA Rugby ball

Siya Kolisi

Allister Coetzee_Canon Eagles — Allister Coetzee

Makazole Mapimpi’s journey

Gio Aplon joined the Bulls — Gio Aplon has joined the Bulls

Bulls loose-forward Arno Botha — Arno Botha

Travis Ismaiel

Percy Montgomery will auction his 2007 World Cup semi-final jersey — Percy Montgomery

Springboks

Dan Carter

Tyrone Green

Cobus Reinach

Lesley Botha has signed for the Cheetahs — Lesley Botha in action for Grey College

Siya Kolisi and Herschel Jantjies/Social Media — Siya Kolisi and Herschel Jantjies

Cobus Reinach

White signs Nizaam Carr for Bulls — Nizaam Carr

Demetri Catrakilis

Brad Barritt

All Blacks Kangaroos — The All Blacks Beauden Barrett and the Kangaroos’ James Tedesco.

The Springboks and Blitzboks at Peakview High Schools

Scrumhalf Cameron Wright

Aerial view of Newlands Stadium

Clinton Swart has signed for the Bulls

The Rebels on the run against the Force

Trevor Nyakane

Duane Vermeulen will captain the Bulls — Duane Vermeulen

British & Irish Lions tickets

Damian de Allende and RG Snyman Springbok — Damian de Allende and RG Snyman

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson and Warren Gatland / Getty — Scott Robertson and Warren Gatland

Munster flank Chris Cloete in a scuffle

Lions tour

Super Saturday

Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick

Rassie Erasmus, Jacques Nienaber, Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick

Jeremy Ward and Curwin Bosch

Bulls

Lions

Springbok Showdown — Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am

Elton Jantjies and Lukhanyo Am

Cheetahs

Bulls

Morne van den Berg

Bulls

Griquas

Stormers

Pumas

Bulls

Lions

Pumas

Bulls

Sharks

Griquas vs Stormers

Bulls

Sharks vs Griquas

Stormers

The All Blacks dejected — The All Blacks

Bulls

Cheetahs

Sharks vs Pumas

Bulls

Griquas

The Lions in action against Griquas

Ryno Pieterse

Andre Warner

Shaun Venter

Courtnall Skosan scores the opening try of the game

Superbru — Sbu Nkosi executes a clearance kick

Lions duo Willem Alberts and Jannie du Plessis against the Sharks — Willem Alberts

Currie Cup — Frans Steyn on the charge

The Lions team

The Sharks in a huddle

Tiaan Swanepoel looks to offload

James Hall

The Cheetahs

Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn — Frans Steyn

Jandre Marais scores

Stravino Jacobs on the run

Bulls

Lions scrumhalf Andre Warner kicks

Rainbow Cup — The Lions clash agains the Bulls

Sharks — The Sharks line up

The Bulls celebrate

Arno Botha scores in the Currie Cup — PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 30: Arno Botha of the Vodacom Bulls scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup final match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Ruan Nortje celebrates the Bulls' Currie Cup victory — Ruan Nortje celebrates the Bulls’ Currie Cup victory

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 30: Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls celebrates the Bulls win after the Carling Currie Cup final match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Curwin Bosch and the Sharks mascot with a frontline worker

England

2023 RWC

Jean Kleyn — Jean Kleyn on the charge

Saffas Abroad

Saffas Abroad

Sharks

Keynan Knox

Stephan Lewies Harlequins — Stephan Lewies

Jake Ball clears out Faf de Klerk

Damian McKenzie Chiefs — Chiefs star Damian McKenzie

Lions coaches 2021 South Africa tour

War Room Scrumhalf

Bok Half back pairing

Cornal Hendricks and Damian Willemse

Former Ulster player Marcell Coetzee — Marcell Coetzee

Bok

Crusaders Blues SR Aotearoa 2021

Bok

Stormers vs Sharks

Chris Smith scores for the Bulls

Boks

Abner van Reenen of the Stormers during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 1 May 2021 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Abner van Reenen

Bulls

The Boks and Lions in 2009 tourism — The Boks and Lions in 2009

Highlanders

Crusaders Brumbies

Stormers

Chiefs

Highlights

Lizo Gqoboka mallett — Lizo Gqoboka

Varsity Cup, UWC, UCT,

The Bulls' Trevor Nyakane and The Bulls' Walt Steenkamp during the 2020 Super Rugby Unlocked game between the Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 07 November 2020 Photo: Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Bulls lock Walt Steenkamp

UWC CUT

Sharks Stormers

Toulouse La Rochelle

NWU vs CUT FT0 Varsity Cup

Highlanders Crusaders

Varsity Cup UP-Tuks, Maties

UCT NWU Varsity Cup

Cheetahs vs Invitational FT00

Cheslin Kolbe

UCT vs Tuks Varsity Cup FT 20

Springbok

Rosko Specman

Lions

Sharks Lions Makazole Mapimpi

Chiefs vs Rebels FT1

Maro Itoje dejected after the 2019 RWC final

2002 Crusaders vs 2013 Brumbies - Game 10

RG Snyman and Damian de Allende

Bulls

Shimlas centre Shayne Bolton

Waratahs vs Chiefs

Game 11 - 98 Crusaders vs 17 Lions

VARSITY CUP 2021, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at the Up TUKs Main field, Pretoria. Sunday 11 April 2021 G1 FNB UWC v FNB MADIBAZ Tinotenda P. Blithe Mavesere of FNB UWC Catherine Kotze/Varsity — Tinotenda Mavesere

Dillyn Leyds of the DHL WP tackles Hacjivah Dayimani of the Xerox Golden Lions during the Currie Cup Rugby match between the Xerox Golden Lions and DHL Western Province on September 15, 2018 at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. @Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Hacjivah Dayimani

Game 11 - 98 Crusaders vs 17 Lions FT

Junior Springboks

Rainbow Cup

JJ Kotze scores one of his tries

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 19: Louritz Van Der Schyff of the Bulls with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on June 19, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Louritz Van Der Schyff

HOOKER / Tendai MTAWARIRA - 20.06.2009 - Afrique du Sud / Lions Britanniques - Test match - Durban, (Photo : Anton de Villiers / Icon Sport via Getty Images) — Tendai Mtawarira and Bismarck du Plessis

Boks — Jean-Luc & Dan du Preez

Zander Fagerson in training

FT Junior Boks vs Argentina Jordan Hendrikse Canan Moodie

Vincet Tshituka of Lions tackled by Godlen Masimla of Western Province during the Carling Black Label Currie Cup Rugby match between Lions and Western Province on 23 June 2021 at the Emirates Airline Park / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix — Vincet Tshituka

Cornal Hendricks of Bulls celebrates a try with teammates during the Carling Black Label Currie Cup Rugby match between Bulls and Pumas on 25 June 2021 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix — Cornal Hendricks celebrates with his teammates

Griquas vs Cheetahs FT

British & Irish Lions vs Japan FT

New Lions Captain Conor Murray (centre) with Dan Biggar (left) and Owen Farrell (right) as the British and Irish Lions depart for South Africa from Edinburgh Airport. Picture date: Sunday 27th June, 2021. (Photo by Robert Perry/PA Images via Getty Images) — Dan Biggar, Conor Murray and Owen Farrell

Aphelele Fassi and Rosko Specman

Lionel Mapoe of South Africa during the 2018 The Rugby Championship South Africa training session at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 01 October 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Lionel Mapoe

Sango Xamlashe

Evan Roos and Thaakir Abrahams

Siya Kolisi Jacques Nienaber Handre Pollard — Siya Kolisi, Jacques Nienaber and Handre Pollard

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Giorgi Kveseladze (l) and Merab Sharikadze of Georgia during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Damian Willemse

Ireland vs Japan

Junior Springboks vs Argentina U20 FT Jan-Hendrik Wessels

Van Rooyen

Game 14 - 2016 Hurricanes vs 2010 Bulls Beauden Barrett Morne Steyn

Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup match between Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on 04 May 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Ruan Nortje

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 10: Brian O’Driscoll the Lions centre is tackled by Lwazi Mvovo just short of the line during the match between the Sharks and the British and Irish Lions on their 2009 tour of South Africa at Absa Stadium on June 10, 2009 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sharks vs British & Irish Lions FT

Beka Saginadze of Georgia is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix — Beka Saginadze is tackled by Cobus Reinach and Siya Kolisi

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) John Smit, coach Peter de Villiers and Victor Matfield of South Africa pose during the Springboks Arrival Media Conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 10, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — John Smit, Peter de Villiers and Victor Matfield

Werner Kok of the Sharks (l) with Elliot Daly of the BI Lions during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between the Sharks and BI Lions at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 10 July 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Werner Kok and Elliot Daly

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Mike Tindall of England is tackled by Pierre Spies and Frans Steyn (13) of South Africa during the Investec Challenge match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 27, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) — Mike Tindall is tackled by Pierre Spies

Lions

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Lukhanyo Am

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Rassie Erasmus during the British & Irish Lions series

SA A

Lions

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Marika Koroibete of the Wallabies looks dejected as he leaves the field after being given a red card and sent off for a high tackle during the International Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and France at Suncorp Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) — Marika Koroibete

Australia

Wallabies celebrate — The Wallabies

SA A vs Bulls FT Johan Goose

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Michael Hooper of the Wallabies speaks to referee Ben O’Keeffe during the International Test Match between the Australian Wallabies and France at Suncorp Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images) — Michael Hooper speaks to Ben O’Keeffe

Harold Vorster of the Bulls during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour game between South Africa A and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 17 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Harold Vorster

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: John Smit, Bismarck du Plessis and Tendai Mtawarira of South Africa ready to scrum down during the Tri-Nations rugby match between Australia and South Africa on August 29, 2009 at Subiaco Oval in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — John Smit, Bismarck du Plessis and Tendai Mtawarira

Cheetahs vs WP FT Ruan Pienaar Evan Roos

SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 26: Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha and Pierre Spies of South Africa hold the Webb-Ellis Cup during the Springboks Rugby World Cup victory parade between Pretoria and Johannesburg, on October 26, 2007 in South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Victor Matfield, Bakkies Botha and Pierre Spies

Springboks

Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on 23 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Boks — Faf de Klerk

The South African squad in a huddle

Cheetahs Sharks

The Boks sing the national anthem

Springboks — The Boks in a huddle

Siya Kolisi fends off BI Lions centre Robbie Henshaw

BI Lions players celebrate victory at the final whistle during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — British & Irish Lions players celebrate

Lions and Boks after the game

Bulls vs Lions FT Zak Burger David Kriel

South Africa Blitzboks vs Ireland FT Selvyn Davids

Evan Roos

Wandisile Simelane of the Lions challenged by Lionel Mapoe of the Bulls during the 2021 Carling Currie Cup match between Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, on 25 July 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Wandisile Simelane challenged by Lionel Mapoe

Blitzboks

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players during the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; Lions players applaud the South Africa players who they defeated in the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Lions players applaud the Springboks

Rassie

Bulls

Siya Kolisi

Pieter-Steph du Toit

Gatland — Tempers flare up between Eben Etzebeth and Alun Wyn Jones

Springbok — Makazole Mapimpi scores

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with try scorer Lukhanyo Am of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour second test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — The Boks celebrate

Ben O’Keeffe chats to Siya Kolisi and Alun Wyn Jones

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Makazole Mapimpi

Peter de Villiers

Handre Pollard and Morne Steyn

Lions Griquas

Springboks vs Lions (3rd Test)

Matfield — Schalk Burger with Joel Stransky and Victor Matfield

South Africa's right wing Cheslin Kolbe (L) scores a try ahead of British and Irish Lions' fly-half Finn Russell during the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images) — Cheslin Kolbe

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images) — Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi

Springboks — South Africa celebrate with trophy after the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Morne Steyn

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa reacts as Lions concede penalty, Kyle Sinckler of BI Lions reacts in disappointment during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix — Trevor Nyakane

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix — Jacques Nienaber

Damian de Allende of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Damian de Allende

Cheslin Kolbe

British and Irish Lions' captain and lock Alun Wyn Jones speaks with media representatives after defeat in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images) — Alun Wyn Jones

Lukhanyo Am & Makazole Mapimpi

Bulls

(L-R) Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Cobus Reinach, Handre Pollard of South Africa during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Franco Mostert of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour third test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Franco Mostert

Limerick , Ireland - 30 October 2017; Munster scrum coach Jerry Flannery and Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus in conversation during Munster Rugby Squad Training at the University of Limerick in Limerick. (Photo By Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Jerry Flannery and Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) — All Black star Ardie Savea

Springboks

Bulls

Jasper Wiese Nienaber Springboks — Jasper Wiese with ball in hand

Springboks flyhalf Elton Jantjies — Elton Jantjies

Frans Steyn in action against Argentina

Springboks — Siya Kolisi in action

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JULY 20: Joaquin Diaz Bonilla and Felipe Ezcurra of Argentina react after losing a match between Argentina and New Zealand as part of The Rugby Championship 2019 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on July 20, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – JUNE 21: Joaquin Diaz Bonilla of Jaguares goes against Marty McKenzie of Chiefs during a Quarter Final match between Jaguares and Chiefs as part of Super Rugby 2019 on June 21, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Joaquin Diaz Bonilla against the Sharks

Duane Vermeulen

Cobus REINACH of Montpellier and Eben ETZEBETH of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at GGL Stadium on May 11, 2021 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Alexandre Dimou/Icon Sport via Getty Images) — Cobus Reinach is tackles by Eben Etzebeth

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Damian Willemse congratulates try scorer Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Damian Willemse congratulates Aphelele Fassi

Cheetahs

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 06: Henco van Wyk of the Lions during the SA Rugby U20 Cup match between Vodacom Bulls U20 and Lions U20 at Loftus B-Field on August 06, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Henco van Wyk in action for the Lions U20 side

Springboks

Pumas

Malcolm Marx of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Malcolm Marx of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Damian de Allende

Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix — Lukhanyo Am

Springboks

Siya Kolisi and Marco van Staden

Griquas

Courtnall Skosan of Lions during the 2021 Carling Black Label Currie Cup rugby match between Lions and Pumas on 30 July 2021 at Emirates Airline Park / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackapagePix — Courtnall Skosan

Courtnall Douglas Skosan of the Lions during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA match between Lions and Stormers at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 15 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Courtnall Skosan in action during the Rainbow Cup SA

Cheslin Kolbe

Pumas Griquas

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks runs for a try during the Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks, part of The Rugby Championship, at Optus Stadium on September 05, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) — Damian McKenzie

The Bulls and Sharks

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 03: Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Bulls on his way to score a try during the Carling Currie Cup semi final match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on September 03, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Bulls Final

Springboks v Wallabies

The Bulls celebrate

Chris Smith (10) celebrates try with teammates during the 2021 Rainbow Cup SA match between Lions and Bulls at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on the 22 May 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 11: Harold Vorster of the Vodacom Bulls on attack during the Carling Currie Cup final match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on September 11, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Harold Vorster

The Bulls celebrate

Bulls celebrate Currie Cup win last season

Siya Kolisi on the charge

Siya Kolisi

epa09474495 Springboks players react after losing the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND — Bok players during Saturday’s game

Len Ikitau scores for the Wallabies

epa09474493 Siya Kolisi of the Springboks is seen in a rolling maul during the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DAN PELED

Faf de Klerk puts boot ot ball

Handre Pollard kicks a penalty during the Rugby Championship

Willie le Roux and Sbu Nkosi in action against Australia

Springboks in action against Australia on the Gold Coast

Will Jordan on the run

epa09474611 Puma players react after an All Blacks try during the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Argentina Pumas and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa09474589 Jordie Barrett (C) of the All Blacks in action during the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Argentina Pumas and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

epa09474567 The All Blacks perform the Haka before the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Argentina Pumas and the New Zealand All Blacks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. — New Zealand perform the haka

Siya Kolisi on the charge

VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 08: Angelo Davids #1 of South Africa goes in to score but try disallowed in Match #29, South Africa vs USA (Cup QF 1) during the Canada Sevens, Round 6 of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, held on March 8, 2020, at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Allan Hamilton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) — Angelo Davids of the Blitzboks

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 18: South Africa sing the national anthem prior to The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

South Africa's Faf de Klerk gestures during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images) — Faf de Klerk

Australia’s Len Ikitau (2nd L) celebrates a try with teammates during the rugby Championship match against South Africa in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. – — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / — IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE — (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images) — Handre Pollard

Handre Pollard

The Boks sing the anthem

Springboks

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 21: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and Duane Vermeulen during the South African national men's rugby team announcement virtual media conference on September 21, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and Duane Vermeulen

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/INPHO/Shutterstock (12463378z) Zebre vs Emirates Lions. The Lions team huddle before the game United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 24 Sep 2021 — The Lions in a huddle

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen

Mandatory Credit: (12463378ab) Jaco Kriel of the Lions in action against Zebre

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen

Burger Odendaal celebrates with Wandisile Simelane and Jordan Hendrikse

(12463543w) Vincent Tshituka (Lions) carries the ball United Rugby Championship match Zebre Rugby Club vs Emirates Lions, Parma, Italy - 24 Sep 2021 — Vincent Tshituka

Burger Odendaal

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/INPHO/Shutterstock (12463378bu) Zebre vs Emirates Lions. Rabz Maxwane of Emirates Lions is presented with the Player of the Match award by Burger Odendaal United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy – 24 Sep 2021

The Boks face up to the haka

Springboks — Dejected Boks

Kwagga Smith

Faf de Klerk in action against the All Blacks

epa09486974 Duane Vermeulen of the Springboks (front) is tackled by Hoskins Sotutu of the All Blacks during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Duane Vermeulen is tackled by Hoskins Sotutu

Malcolm Marx

epa09486969 Brad Weber of the All Blacks (R) in action during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand’s All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/SCOTT RADFORD-CHISHOLM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465541h) Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson United Rugby Championship, Stadio Comunale Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598b) Scarra Ntubeni United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021 — Scarra Ntubeni

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465718j) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls Head Coach Jake White with the media ahead of the game United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021 — Jake White

United Rugby Championship

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465668a) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. A general view of the Aviva Stadium United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 25 Sep 2021

Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' Bismarck Du Plessis during the warm-up United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021 — Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls’ Bismarck Du Plessis during the warm-up United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 25 Sep 2021

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465718b) Leinster vs Vodacom Bulls. Bulls' Marcell Coetzee with the media ahead of the game United Rugby Championship, Aviva Stadium, Dublin - 25 Sep 2021 — Marcell Coetzee

Bulls boss Jake White speaks to the media

The Blitzboks in action

Sharks’ Boeta Chamberlain wrapped up by Munster defenders

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465868y) Munster vs Cell C Sharks. .Cell C Sharks Head Coach Sean Everitt with Former Ireland U20 Coach and new Sharks Assistanct Coach Noel McNamara United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 25 Sep 2021

Munster boss Johann van Graan

Sean Everitt and Brendan Venter

Sharks head coach Sean Everitt

RG Snyman in action for Munster

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock (12465868dk) Munster vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Ruan Pienaar dejected after the game United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 25 Sep 2021

Munster vs Cell C Sharks. Munster's Mike Haley celebrates after the game with RG Snyman United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 25 Sep 2021 — RG Snyman

Sharks players during the URC

Munster vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Yaw Penxe runs in a try United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 25 Sep 2021 — Sharks wing Yaw Penxe against Munster

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mattia Radoni/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465618d) Rikus Pretorius (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy – 25 Sep 2021

Mandatory Credit: Photo by ≈≈≈ (12465618f) Manie Libbok (DHL Stormers) United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021 — Manie Libbok

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598p) Stormers Celebrates try United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

Darren Adonis in action against Hong Kong

Faf de Klerk of the Springboks (C) kicks the ball during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Faf de Klerk

Springboks vs ABs

Connacht

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am

epa09501308 Springboks player Eben Etzebeth in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Bongi Mbonambi on the charge for Boks

epa09501260 South African players look on as T J Perenara leads the All Black Haka during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021.

Handre Pollard kicks a penalty goal

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock (12521484bn) Munster vs DHL Stormers. Stormers' Salmaan Moerat dejected after conceding a try United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 02 Oct 2021

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Bongi Mbonambi charges forward against the All Blacks

Boks face the All Blacks haka in the 2018 Rugby Championship

Cheslin Kolbe scores for Toulouse against Clermont.

Bulls

(12530208ai) Ospreys vs Cell C Sharks. Anthony Volmink of Cell C Sharks kicks a drop goal United Rugby Championship, Swansea.com Stadium, Wales - 08 Oct 2021 — Boeta Chamberlain drop goals against Ospreys

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Hiscott/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12530208ar) Ospreys vs Cell C Sharks. Anthony Volmink of Cell C Sharks United Rugby Championship, Swansea.com Stadium, Wales - 08 Oct 2021 — Sharks flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon King/ProSports/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12530111v) Ruan Pienaar of Sharks kicks a penalty during the United Rugby Championship match between Ospreys and Cell C Sharks at Swansea.com, Swansea Ospreys v Cell C Sharks, United Rugby Championship – 08 Oct 2021

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon King/ProSports/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12530111z) Dylan Richardson of Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Ospreys and Cell C Sharks at Swansea.com, Swansea Ospreys v Cell C Sharks, United Rugby Championship – 08 Oct 2021

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon King/ProSports/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12530111r) Jeremy Ward of Sharks celebrates scoring his sides first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Ospreys and Cell C Sharks at Swansea.com, Swansea Ospreys v Cell C Sharks, United Rugby Championship – 08 Oct 2021

The Sharks celebrate

Boeta Chamberlain in action against Ospreys

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12531067s) Johan Goosen of Bulls leaves the field with medical staff. Cardiff Rugby v Vodacom Bulls - United Rugby Championship - 09 Oct 2021 — Bulls playmaker Johan Goosen is nursing his way from injury.

SnymanLimerick , Ireland - 2 October 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. — RG Snyman

Limerick , Ireland - 25 September 2021; RG Snyman of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cell C Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick. — RG Snyman

Hugh Bladen

Cardiff

Bulls

Ulster vs Lions

Dragons Rugby vs Stormers

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/Hollywoodbets/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12537685bl) Dylan Richardson of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks Training United Rugby Championship match Cell C Sharks Training, Cardiff International Sports Campus, Wales, UK - 14 Oct 2021 — Dylan Richardson

Leolin Zas

Ulster Lions

Bismarck du Plessis

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ashley Crowden/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12539546at) Dragons vs DHL Stormers . DHL Stormers' Warrick Gelant is presented with the Player of the Match award by Salmaan Moerat United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Wales - 15 Oct 2021 — Warrick Gelant and captain Salmaan Moerat

Jake White – Vodacom Bulls — Jake White

Bismarck du Plessis – Vodacom Bulls

Lizo Gqoboka - Vodacom Bulls

Vodacom Bulls Lineout – Ruan Nortje

Warrick Gelant and Evan Roos

Referees Aimee Barrett-Theron, Ben Whitehouse and Marius van der Westhuizen

Alun Wyn Jones, Siya Kolisi, Stuart Hogg and Owen Farrell

Siya Kolisi (captain), Ox Nche, Mbongeni Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane of South Africa sing national anthem before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane

Jordan Hendrikse after his operation

Springboks Limited Edition collab jersey

Western Province flyhalf Sacha Mngomezulu

Cobus Reinach (l) and Aphelele Fassi of South Africa (r) during the 2021 International Test Match Rugby Series between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 02 July 2021 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 14: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa and Jesse Kriel congratulate Cobus Reinach of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. — Aphelele Fassi

Champions

Springboks v Wales

New Zealand — Monty Ioane and Dane Coles

France No 8 Emeline Gros scores a try against the Bok Women in Vannes.

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is hunted down by Japan’s Lappies Labuschagne at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

South-Africa’s hooker Lindelwa Gwala (L) tackles France’s flanker Emeline Gros (R) during the women’s international rugby test match between France and South Africa at Stade de la Rabine in Vannes, north-western France on November 6, 2021. (Photo by Jean-Francois MONIER / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER/AFP via Getty Images)

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Frans Steyn

Elton Jantjies

Makazole Mapimpi makes a break against Wales in Cardiff.

Siya Kolisi, Wales v South Africa - 2021 Autumn Nations Series — Siya Kolisi against Wales in 2021

Springboks celebrate victory over Wales in 2021

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 — Makazole Mapimpi

Duane Vermeulen in action against Wales

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822am) Wales vs South Africa. Wales' Taine Basham with Kwagga Smith of South Africa Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021 — Kwagga Smith against Wales

Siya Kolisi lifts the Prince William Cup

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

The Springboks in action against Wales

Wales Boks — Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am

Duane Vermeulen

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Duhan Van Der Merwe of Scotland breaks away from Michael Hooper of Australia during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and Australia at Murrayfield Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. — Duhan van der Merwe

Finn Russell offloads in the tackle at Murrayfield.

Duhan van der Merwe

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 02: The Wallabies sing the anthem before The Rugby Championship match between the Argentina Pumas and the Australian Wallabies at Cbus Super Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Jonny May, Max Malins, Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell look on during the England training session held at Pennhill Park on November 09, 2021 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sam Cane and his All Blacks teammates New Zealand — Sam Cane and his All Blacks teammates

CARDIFF, WALES – OCTOBER 30: Beauden Barrett of New Zealand celebrates with team mates after receiving his 100th cap during the Autumn International match between Wales and New Zealand at Principality Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ireland sing their anthem

Argentina sing the national anthem

Players of France during the Autumn Nations Series match between France and Argentine on November 6, 2021 in Paris, France. — France players celebrate

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Courtnall Skosan of Northampton Saints avoids a tackle from Freddie Burns of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens on October 30, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) — Northampton Saints wing Courtnall Skosan

Warrick Gelant

Bok Women vs Wales

Springboks v Scotland

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12601379al) Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Zander Fagerson and Matt Scott of Scotland Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021 — Eben Etzebeth

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021 — Eben Etzebeth

Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park (centre) celebrates after Ronan Kelleher (not pictured) scores his sides second try during the Autumn International match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday November 13, 2021. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images) — Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park

New Zealand's Codie Taylor celebrates scoring his sides first try during the Autumn International match at Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Saturday November 13, 2021. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images) — New Zealand hooker Codie Taylor celebrates

epa09580572 Freddie Steward of England celebrates scoring a try during the Rugby Union Test match between England and Australia in London, Britain 13 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA — Freddie Steward celebrates with his England teammates

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa in action during the 2021 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between South Africa and Scotland at Murrayfield on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Makazole Mapimpi is tackles

Makazole Mapimpi

Springboks v England

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12601379ap) Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi scores a try Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021 — Makazole Mapimpi scores

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021 — The Springboks dejected after the loss to England

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247bg) - Mandatory by-line: Patrick Khachfe/JMP England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021 — Cobus Reinach

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048z) England vs South Africa. South Africa's Handre Pollard takes a kick Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Jacques Nienaber

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: England Head Coach Eddie Jones during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. — Eddie Jones

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: South Africa Head Coach Jacques Nienaber talks to his coaching team during the pre match warm up ahead of the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) — Jacques Nienaber talks to Deon Davids and Daan Human

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa breaks during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Eben Etzebeth

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after being awarded a penalty on the last play during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Marcus Smith celebrates

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Joe Marler and Kyle Sinckler of England celebrate victory following the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Siya Kolisi of South Africa is shown a yellow card by Referee, Adam Brace during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — Siya Kolisi is shown a yellow card by referee Andrew Brace

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Siya Kolisi of South Africa looks dejected during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Siya Kolisi

Australia head coach Dave Rennie looks on before the Autumn Internationals match at BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Sunday November 7, 2021. See PA story RUGBYU Edinburgh. Photo credit should read: Steve Welsh/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder. ( — Dave Rennie

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 20: Australia number 8 Rob Valetini is red carded by referee Mike Adamson during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and Australia at Principality Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Referee Mike Adamson sends off Rob Valetini

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021 — Captain Siya Kolisi and the Boks sing the national anthem

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Damian de Allende of South Africa offloads the ball in the tackle of Jonny May of England during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Damian de Allende offloads

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon West/Action Plus/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12610059bn) Twickenham, London, England, Autumn Series International rugby, England versus South Africa: Siya Kolisi offloads to Jesse Kriel of South Africa under pressure from Freddie Steward of England; . England v South Africa, International Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021 — Siya Kolisi offloads to Jesse Kriel

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021 — Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Referee, Adam Brace reviews with TMO during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) — Referee Andrew Brace reviews with TMO

Marcus Smith

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Players of England celebrate after winning a penalty during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) — England players celebrate after defeating South Africa

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 23: Damian Willemse during the DHL Stormers training session at High Performance Centre on November 23, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images) — Damian Willemse at Stormers training

Muller du Plessis of South Africa looks for support during the match between Kenya and South Africa on day 2 of the HBC Canada Sevens Edmonton held at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Canada on 26th September 2021. — Muller du Plessis

Blitzboks playmaker Selvyn Davids

The Blitzboks in a huddle

Christie Grobbelaar

Stormers coach John Dobson talks to his team during the Stormers Captains Run held at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 November 2021 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Stormers coach John Dobson talks to his team

Ronald Brown of the Blitzboks

South Africa celebrate winning the Cup on day two of the Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 women's competition on 27 November, 2021. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix — The Blitzboks celebrate winning the Dubai Sevens tournament

The Blitzboks celebrate winning the Dubai Sevens tournament

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021 — Eben Etzebeth

Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls challenged by Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the 2021 Preparation Series match between Sharks and Bulls at the Jonsson Kings Park in Durban on 26 March 2021 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Madosh Tambwe and Aphelele Fassi

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa during the 2019 Springbok Squad Announcement at Ulwazi Centre MultiChoice City, Johannesburg, on 26 August 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 12: Trevor Nyakane of the Vodacom Bulls during the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on June 12, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls prop Trevor Nyakane

Damian Willemse during the Stormers Captains Run held at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 November 2021 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Damian Willemse

Vodacom Bulls — Ruan Pienaar and Morne Steyn

Dubai Sevens

Stormers

Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports)

South Africa's JC Pretorius fends off the Ireland defense on day one of the Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 men's competition on 3 December, 2021. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix — JC Pretorius

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. — Vincent Tshituka

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Vincent Tshituka and Wandisile Simelane of the Lions celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

epa09621461 Players of South Africa celebrate with the trophy after winning the Emirates Dubai 7s Rugby tournament final match between Australia and South Africa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 December 2021. EPA/ALI HAIDER — The Blitzboks celebrate with the trophy

epa09621490 Players of South Africa celebrate with the trophy after winning the Emirates Dubai 7s Rugby tournament final match between Australia and South Africa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 04 December 2021.

The Blitzboks celebrate

epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA — Handre Pollard

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Lukhanyo Am, Siya Kolisi and Makazole Mapimpi

BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Vincent Koch of Saracens celebrates after their victory during the Saracens v Ealing Trailfinders Greene King IPA Championship Play Off Final 2nd Leg at StoneX Stadium on June 20, 2021 in Barnet, England. (Photo by David Rogers - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) — Vincent Koch

Damian de Allende

Jan Serfontein

Rosko Specman

Bakkies Botha and Schalk Burger

Victor Matfield and Mark Andrews

Bulls flank Elrigh Louw on the charge

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 21: Ruan Pienaar of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Western Province at Toyota Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)/BackpagePix

Angelo Davids celebrates

Bulls

Lions

Simphiwe Matanzima of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Simphiwe Matanzima on the charge

Canan Moodie of the Bulls goes past Tristan Leyds of Western Province during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Canan Moodie

Marcel Theunissen of Western Province is tackled by Marcell Coetzee of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Marcel Theunissen

Thomas Bursey of Western Province gets his pass away during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 game between Western Province and the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 19 January 2022 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Dan Jooste of the Cell C Sharks scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Tafel Lager Griquas at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — The Sharks celebrate a try for Dan Jooste

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Zander du Plessis of the Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Tafel Lager Griquas at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 19, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/BackpagePix/BackpagePix) — Griquas flyhalf Zander du Plessis

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 19: Phumzile Maqondwana of the Pumas with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and New Nation Pumas at Emirates Airline Park on January 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — Phumzile Maqondwana of the Pumas

Bulls

Marcell Coetzee, Captain of the Vodacom Bulls leads his team onto the field during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Bulls held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 December 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Marcell Coetzee leads the Bulls onto the field

The Springbok Sevens squad

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi

Blitzboks huddle after the game against Scotland on day one of the HSBC Spain Sevens Malaga at Ciudad de Malaga Athletics Stadium on 21 January, 2022. Photo credit: Martin Seras Lima/World Rugby/BackpagePix — The Springboks Sevens team celebrate

Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Sell C Sharks at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 January 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix — Makazole Mapimpi charges into Jaco Visagie

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 22: Aphelele Fassi of the Sharls cuts the Lions defence and score a try, which he celebrates with teammates, including Makazole Mapimpi during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on January 22, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Aphelele Fassi celebrates with Makazole Mapimpi

Rabz Maxwane of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Sell C Sharks at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on 22 January 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix — Lions wing Rabz Maxwane is tackled by Sharks centre Ben Tapuai

Gerhard Steenekamp of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Gerhard Steenekamp offloads

Marvin Orie of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Elrigh Louw is tackled by Marvin Orie

Chris Smith of the Vodacom Bulls and Cornal Hendricks (C) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Cornal Hendricks against the Stormers

Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Bulls

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls

Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Seabelo Senatla

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: General view of South African players during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens match between South Africa and England at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga on January 22, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Neil Powell speaks to the Blitzboks

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: General view of South African players during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens match between South Africa and England at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga on January 22, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — The Blitzboks huddle

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 22: Mfundo Ndhluvo of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens match between South Africa and England at Estadio Ciudad de Malaga on January 22, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Mfundo Ndhluvo of the Blitzboks

South Africa's Justin Geduld attacks against the England defense on day two of the HSBC Spain Sevens Malaga at Ciudad de Malaga Athletics Stadium on 22 January, 2022. Photo credit: Martin Seras Lima/World Rugby/BackpagePix — Justin Geduld of the Blitzboks

Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 22 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Seabelo Senatla passes with Bulls players in hot pursuit at Loftus Versfeld.

The Blitzboks huddle

Blitzbok veteran Branco du Preez slots a conversion

MALAGA, SPAIN - JANUARY 19: Siviwe Soyizwapi of South Africa during the 2022 HSBC Spain Sevens captains photocall session at Malagueta Beach on January 19, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi

Selvyn Davids

epa09705417 South African players celebrate their gold medal following their victory against Argentina on their at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series match held in Malaga, Spain, 23 January 2022. EPA/DANIEL PEREZ — The Blitzboks celebrate their gold medal in Malaga

South Africa's Selvyn Davids races away from the Argentina defense on day three of the HSBC Spain Sevens Malaga at Ciudad de Malaga Athletics Stadium on 23 January, 2022. Photo credit: Martin Seras Lima/World Rugby/BackpagePix — Blitzboks playmaker Selvyn Davids

Elrigh Louw, Phepsi Buthelezi and Evan Roos

Henco van Wyk

Sharks

Bulls

Seville Sevens

Spain Sevens Seville Blitzboks LIVE Day 3

Springbok Sevens — Impi Visser leads out the Blitzboks

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls and Ruben Schoeman of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls

Embrose Papier of the Vodacom Bulls scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Embrose Papier

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Lukhanyo Am

Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers spins the ball out to Manie Libbok of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Selvyn David in action during the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between South Africa and Spain at Estadio de La Cartuja on January 29, 2022 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) — Selvyn Davids of the Blitzboks

Zain Davis of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Zain Davis scores for the Blitzboks against Spain

Bismarck du Plessis of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Bismarck du Plessis celebrates with Bulls teammates

Sharks team under the posts during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — The Sharks

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks finds the gap in the Stormers defence during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Lukhanyo Am in action against the Stormers

Boeta Chamberlain of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Boeta Chamberlain

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Warrick Gelant of the Stormers

Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Herschel Jantjies has signed a new two-year deal with the Stormers

Marius van der Westhuizen (Referee) and Thomas du Toit, (V/C) of the Sharks discusses points of concern during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Marius van der Westhuizen chats to Thomas du Toit of the Sharks

Ox Nche of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Ox Nche of the Sharks on the charge

Angelo Davids of the Stormers uring the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Angelo Davids of the Stormers

Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks were dominant in the scrums during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — The Sharks scrum against the Stormers

Damian Willemse of the Stormers congratulates Warrick Gelant of the Stormers on his try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Warrick Gelant and Damian Willemse

Siya Kolisi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Siya Kolisi and Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am

Shaun Williams of South Africa runs with the ball during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between United States and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Shaun Williams in action for Blitzboks

Justin Geduld of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Final match between Australian and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 30, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Justin Geduld of the Blitzboks

Sharks

Cheetahs — Cheetahs flyhalf Siya Masuku

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Sikhumbuzo Notshe of the Cell C Sharks during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on February 02, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Cameron Wright

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Fezo Mbatha of the Cell C Sharks scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on February 02, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks hooker Fez Mbatha scores

South Africa's Ronald Brown is HSBC player of the Final on day two of the Dubai Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens 2021 men's competition on 27 November, 2021. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby/BackpagePix — Springbok Sevens playmaker Ronald Brown

Bulls

Sharks

Ruan Pienaar, Allan Donald and Frans Steyn

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Carlu Sadie of the Emirates Lions in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) — The Lions scrum against the Vodacom Bulls

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Madosh Tambwe tackled by Stean Pienaar

Dublin , Ireland - 5 February 2022; Mack Hansen of Ireland makes a break during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Mack Hansen races away from Louis Rees-Zammit

Dublin , Ireland - 5 February 2022; Garry Ringrose of Ireland is tackled by Tomas Francis of Wales during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Ireland centre Garry Ringrose tackled

Dublin , Ireland - 5 February 2022; Dan Biggar of Wales in action against Andrew Porter, left, and James Ryan of Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Wales captain Dan Biggar

DUBLIN, IRELAND - FEBRUARY 05: Johnny Sexton of Ireland is tackled by Adam Beard of Wales (R) during the Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales at Aviva Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) — Ireland captain Johnny Sexton

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers is held by Makazole Mapimpi and Jeremy Ward of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Seabelo Senatla is tackled by Makazole Mapimpi

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers scores a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 — Seabelo Senatla

Blue Bulls players during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 rugby match between Blue Bulls and Lions on the 05 February 2022 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Bulls players

Stormers celebrate a try scored by Adre Smith 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 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — The Stormers celebrate a try

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers goes past Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Warrick Gelant evades Aphelele Fassi

Marcell Coetzee and Ruan Nortje against the Lions

Sale Sharks' Faf de Klerk (centre) celebrates with team-mates after victory in the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, London. Picture date: Sunday February 6, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) — Sale Sharks’ Faf de Klerk celebrates with teammates

Montpellier's South African scrum-half Cobus Reinach celebrates after their victory at the end of the French Top 14 rugby union match between Montpellier and Pau on February 5, 2022 at the GGL stadium in Montpellier, southern France. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP) (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images) — Montpellier scrum-half Cobus Reinach celebrates

Gloucester Rugby's Ruan Ackermann tackled by London Irish's Olly Cracknell during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. Picture date: Friday February 4, 2022. (Photo by David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images) — Gloucester Rugby’s Ruan Ackermann

Sale Sharks' Faf de Klerk (right) and Lood de Jager celebrate victory after the final whistle in the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, London. Picture date: Sunday February 6, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) — Sale Sharks’ Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Worcester Warriors at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) — Leicester Tigers No 8 Jasper Wiese

BAGSHOT, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 01: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England looks on during a training session at Pennyhill Park on February 01, 2022 in Bagshot, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) — Eddie Jones

Sharks players after warm up before the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Sharks players warm up

Makazole Mapimpi Player of the month — Makazole Mapimpi

Gallagher Premiership Rugby player of the month for January is Harlequins, Andre Esterhuizen who poses with his Gallagher Player of the Month Trophy. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK/Gallagher — Springbok and Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen

Bulls

France

Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant

Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am and Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Warrick Gelant of the DHL Stormers gets the pass through to Hacjivah Dayimani of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

BATH, ENGLAND – MAY 14: Jean-Luc du Preez of Sale Sharks charges upfield during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on May 14, 2021 in Bath, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Suleiman Hartzenberg During the Varsity Cup match between the FNB NWU Eagles vs. FNB UCT Ikeys at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds in Potchefstroom On the 14th of February 2022 — UCT centre Suleiman Hartzenberg in action against the NWU Eagles

Griquas

Lions

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Izaia Perese of the Waratahs is tackled during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images) — Izaia Perese of the Waratahs is tackled

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Sibabalo Qoma of Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and DHL Western Province at Tafel Lager Park on February 18, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images) — Griquas wing Luther Obi charges toward Ali Vermaak

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Alex-Zander du Plessis of Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and DHL Western Province at Tafel Lager Park on February 18, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images) — Griquas centre Zander du Plessis

Western Province wing Leolin Zas

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Theo Boshoff of Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and DHL Western Province at Tafel Lager Park on February 18, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — Griquas flyhalf Theo Boshoff

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA – FEBRUARY 18: Jonathan Charles Francke of Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and DHL Western Province at Tafel Lager Park on February 18, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/BackpagePix)

James O’Connor

Harry Wilson scores

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) — Pablo Mater and Ardie Savea

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Cane of the Chiefs shakes hands with Pita Gus Sowakula (L) following the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Wakatipu Rugby Club on February 19, 2022 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) — Sam Cane and Pita Gus Sowakula

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Clayton Blommetjies of the Free State Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Toyota Cheetahs at Mbombela Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies scores against the Pumas

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Frans Steyn of the Free State Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Toyota Cheetahs at Mbombela Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn charges the Pumas

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Mpilo Gumede of the Cell C Sharks scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Sharks No 8 Mpilo Gumede scores against the Lions

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 19: Siya Masuku of the Free State Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Toyota Cheetahs at Mbombela Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs flyhalf Siya Masuku

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 14 February 2022 FNB TUKS vs FNB MATIES TEAM MATIES Catherine Kotze/Varsity — Maties players sing the national anthem

Scrum During the Varsity Cup match between the FNB NWU Eagles vs. FNB UCT Ikeys at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds in Potchefstroom On the 14th of February 2022 — UCT scrumhalf waits to feed a scrum against the NWU Eagles

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 14 February 2022 FNB TUKS vs FNB MATIES TEAM TUKS Catherine Kotze/Varsity — UP-Tuks players sing the national anthem

14 2 2022 *** 2022 FNB Varsity Cup Round 1, FNB UWC vs FNB Shimlas at UWC stadium. Litha Nkula from FNB Shimlas with the ball and a try Photo by Nasief Manie — Litha Nkula from the Shimlas scores against UWC Photo by Nasief Manie

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Cell C Sharks pushes back Morné Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Bulls held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 December 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am and Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Morné Steyn

Morn Steyn of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Emirates Lions and the Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on 29 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Morne Steyn

Chadd Adams during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB Maties at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 21 February 2022 — Shimlas scrumhalf Chadd Adams

Shimlas Celebrations during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB Maties at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 21 February 2022

Wiaan LIEBENBERG of La Rochelle during the Top 14 match between La Rochelle and Clermont on November 8, 2020 in La Rochelle, France. (Photo by Eddy Lemaistre/Icon Sport via Getty Images) — Wiaan Liebenberg of La Rochelle

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Hiscott/INPHO/Shutterstock (12520558as) Scarlets vs Emirates Lions. Jordan Hendrikse of Emirates Lions United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Wales - 01 Oct 2021 — Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse

Shimlas Celebrations during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB Maties at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 21 February 2022 — Shimlas trounced CUT to consolidate top spot

Lions fullback Quan Horn

Jaque Fourie speaks to Morne van den Berg, Quan Horn and Edwill van der Merwe

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jordan Petaia of the Reds celebrates a try during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds at Leichhardt Oval on February 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) — Australian teams are struggling and hampered by loss of players overseas

Connacht

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Massimiliano Carnabuci/LiveMedia/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823234c) Embrose Papier (Bulls) celebrate the try with MAdosh Tambwe United Rugby Championship match Zebre Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls, Sergio Lanfranchi stadium, Parma, Italy - 25 Feb 2022 — Embrose Papier celebrates a try with Madosh Tambwe

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Massimiliano Carnabuci/LiveMedia/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823234k) Lionel Mapoe (Bulls) carries the ball United Rugby Championship match Zebre Rugby vs Vodacom Bulls, Sergio Lanfranchi stadium, Parma, Italy - 25 Feb 2022 — Lionel Mapoe

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823240y) Leinster vs Emirates Lions. Lions' Stean Pienaar with Dan Leavy of Leinster United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 25 Feb 2022 — Lions’ Stean Pienaar in action against Leinster

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823240aa) Leinster vs Emirates Lions. Lions' Morne van den Berg United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 25 Feb 2022 — Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823240s) Leinster vs Emirates Lions. Lions' PJ Steenkamp with Dan Leavy and Jamie Osborne of Leinster United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 25 Feb 2022 — Lions lock PJ Steenkamp carries into contact

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12823240af) Leinster vs Emirates Lions. Lions' Morne van den Berg with Nick McCarthy of Leinster United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 25 Feb 2022 — Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg dashes away from the Leinster defence

Dublin , Ireland - 25 February 2022; Dave Kearney of Leinster is tackled by Jordan Hendrikse and PJ Steenkamp of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Emirates Lions at RDS Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Dave Kearney tackled by Jordan Hendrikse and PJ Steenkamp

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes charges forward during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) — Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes charges forward

BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Tyrone Green of Harlequins runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Harlequins at The Recreation Ground on January 28, 2022 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Tyrone Green of Harlequins

SALFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks crashes through the tackle of Olly Cracknell and Nick Phipps of London Irish during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and London Irish at AJ Bell Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks) — Sale Sharks N0 8 Dan du Preez

Galway , Ireland - 26 February 2022; Herschel Jantjies, right, and Steven Kitshoff of DHL Stormers celebrate a penalty scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — The Stormers celebrate

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022 — Steven Kitshoff in action against Connacht

Galway , Ireland - 26 February 2022; Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers evades the tackle of Denis Buckley, left, and Jarrad Butler of Connacht on his way to scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Damian Willemse

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107ba)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Evan Roos United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022 — Stormers No 8 Evan Roos on the charge

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland breaks away from Romain Ntamack of France during the Six Nations Rugby match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Edinburgh, Scotland. — Duhan van der Merwe

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431t) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi celebrates scoring their second try with teammates United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022 — Aphelele Fassi celebrates with Sharks teammates

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431j) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Siya Kolisi United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022 — Siya Kolisi

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431p) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi scores their second try United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022 — Aphelele Fassi scores

France's Antoine Dupont with the Auld Alliance Trophy after winning the Guinness Six Nations match at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 26, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images) — France’s Antoine Dupont with the Auld Alliance Trophy

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107as)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers huddle before the game United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022 — The Stormers huddle

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107bi)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers huddle during the game United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022 — The Stormers huddle in Galway

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Smith of England shakes hands with Alex Dombrandt of England after the final whistle during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Marcus Smith shakes hands with Alex Dombrandt

Singing of the anthem during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB Maties at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 21 February 2022 — Shimlas players

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431aj) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi and Lorenzo Cannone of Benetton United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022 — Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 28 February 2022 FNB UP TUKS vs FNB UCT IKEYS Kabelo Mokoena, of UP TUKS Catherine Kotze/Varsity — Tuks wing Kabelo Mokoena Catherine Kotze/Varsity

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 28 February 2022 FNB UP TUKS vs FNB UCT IKEYS Tuks celebrate a fast try by Dian Schoonees, of UP TUKS Catherine Kotze/Varsity — Tuks celebrate a fast try by Dian Schoonees

VARSITY CUP 2022, Presented by FNB AND PARTNERS, at UP TUKS MAIN FIELD, Pretoria. MONDAY 28 February 2022 FNB UP TUKS vs FNB UCT IKEYS Duran Koevort, of UCT IKEYS Catherine Kotze/Varsity — UCT Ikeys fullback Duran Koevort

Pumas v Sharks

Bulls

Cheetahs

Moana Pasifika celebrate scoring their first try in Super Rugby

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out for the round 3 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on March 05, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) — Blues captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes attempts to evade Fetuli Paea of the Highlanders during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Sky Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) — Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and Vodacom Bulls at Tafel Lager Park on March 05, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — Bulls fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse

Cheetahs captain Ruan Pienaar

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Andisa Ntsila of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Sigma Lions at Toyota Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs flank Andisa Ntsila

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Tafel Lager Griquas and Vodacom Bulls at Tafel Lager Park on March 05, 2022 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images) — Kurt-Lee Arendse

UCT vs UWC

Ikeys fullback Duran Koevort scores against UWC

Lions v Cardiff

Bulls v Munster

Sharks

Stormers

Brendan Venter of Maties during the 2022 Varsity Cup fourth round match between the FNB Maties and FNB UJ at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA — Maties centre Brendan Venter in action against UJ

Scrum During the Varsity Cup match between the FNB NWU Eagles vs. FNB Up-Tuks at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds in Potchefstroom On the 7 March 2022 — NWU Eagles and UP-Tuks pack down in Potchefstroom

Wits and Shimlas after their match at the FNB Varsity Cup Rugby match between FNB Shimlas and FNB Wits on the 7th of March 2022 at Wits Stadium in Johannesburg Photo by Dominic Barnardt / Varsity Sports — Wits and Shimlas players after their match at Wits Stadium in Johannesburg

Madibaz players celebrate their win over the CUT Ixias

England vs Ireland

Wales

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 11:Dan Davis of Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Scarlets at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 11, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Dan Davis is tackled by Ox Nche

Aphelele Fassi of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Llanelli Scarlets held at Kings Park in Durban on 11 March 2022 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi

Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 11: Dan Biggar of Wales is watched by Antoine Dupont of France during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and France at Principality Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar of Wales is chased by Antoine Dupont of France

CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 11: Paul Willemse of France runs at Tomas Francis of Wales during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and France at Principality Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Paul Willemse

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: Bryn Gatland of the Chiefs charges forward during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) — Bryn Gatland of the Chiefs charges forward

London , United Kingdom - 12 March 2022; Jonathan Sexton of Ireland and Marcus Smith of England after the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Jonathan Sexton speaks to Marcus Smith

Lions — Jordan Hendrikse, Vincent Tshituka and Wandisile Simelane

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Spain team celebrate their victory behind the Rugby World Cup 2023 qualified board after winning their Rugby Europe Championship 2022 match against Portugal at Campo Rugby Central on March 13, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Spain celebrate their initial qualification for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13:Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers running towards the tryline during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Seabelo Senatla

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Seabelo Senatla of the DHL Stormers with his man of the match medal during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla with his man of the match medal

Schalk Burger us shown a yellow card against the British & Irish Lions in 2009

Luhle Matyolweni of FNB Wits during the Varsity Cup Rugby match between FNB UJ and FNB Wits at UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on 14 March 2022 Photo: Christiaan Kotze/C@C Photo AGENCY for Varsity/ Asem Engage — Luhle Matyolweni of FNB Wits

Keegan Joubert of FNB UJ during the Varsity Cup Rugby match between FNB UJ and FNB Wits at UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on 14 March 2022 — UJ scrumhalf Mpho Kubheka

Bulls

Cheetahs

BEPPU, JAPAN - OCTOBER 15: Alun Wyn Jones (R) jokes with team mate Dan Biggar during the Wales training session held Noguchibaru General Sportsground on October 15, 2019 in Beppu, Oita, Japan. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones

Griquas scrumhalf Johan Mulder clears from a ruck

Bulls

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Frans Steyn of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and DHL Western Province at Toyota Stadium on March 16, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 16: Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on March 16, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe scores

Frans Steyn

Elrigh Louw in action for the Bulls

Munster v Lions

Sharks

Stormers

Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Scott Williams and Johnny Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Bulls No 8 Elrigh Louw

France

Italy's Monty Ioane breaks away during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Saturday March 19, 2022. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty Images) — Italy’s Monty Ioane breaks away against Wales

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 19: Pierre Schoeman in action for Scotland during a Guinness Six Nations match between Ireland and Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, on March 19, 2022, Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images) — Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman

Dublin , Ireland - 19 March 2022; Dan Sheehan of Ireland celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's first try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan celebrates with his teammates after scoring

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19: Vincent Tshituka of the Emirates Lions and Jordan Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Munster at Emirates Airline Park on March 19, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa, (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images) — Vincent Tshituka and Jordan Hendrikse of the Lions

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’ Curwin Bosch celebrates with Werner Kok and Boeta Chamberlain

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

Warrick Gelant in action for Stormers

Sean Swart of Maties during the 2022 Varsity Cup sixth round match between the FNB Maties and FNB NWU Eagles at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA — Maties hooker Sean Swart

Lions' Ruan Vermaak (L) reacts after receiving a yellow card during the Super Rugby match between the New Zealand Blues and South Africa's Lions at Eden Park in Auckland on March 14, 2020. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY/AFP via Getty Images) — Ruan Vermaak

Belfast , United Kingdom - 10 December 2021; Duane Vermeulen during the Ulster rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By John Dickson/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Springbok eighthman Duane Vermeulen

Sharks

Bulls

Pumas captain Willie Engelbrecht

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Tapiwa Mafura of Airlink Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Airlink Pumas at DHL Stadium on March 23, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images) — Pumas fullback Tapiwa Mafura runs in to score

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Frans Steyn of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Frans Steyn charges towards Sharks flank Dylan Richardson

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Muller Uys of the Bulls with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on March 23, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/BackpagePix) — Bulls flank WJ Steenkamp

Lions

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 25: Henry Time-Stowers of Moana Pasifika celebrates after scoring a try with Levi Aumua of Moana Pasifika during the round six Super Rugby Pacific match between the Moana Pasifika and the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium on March 25, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) — Henry Time-Stowers of Moana Pasifika celebrates after scoring a try

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 25: Morne van der Berg of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ospreys at Emirates Airline Park on March 25, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg scores

Stormers

Sharks

Bulls

Edwill van der Merwe dives to score

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Evan Roos celebrates with Leolin Zas

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Blair Kinghorn of Edinburgh scores a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 26, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Blair Kinghorn of Edinburgh

James Lang of Edinburgh tackles Marius Louw of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Edinburgh held at Kings Park in Durban on 26 March 2022 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — James Lang of Edinburgh tackles Sharks centre Marius Louw

Evan Roos

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: James Lang of Edinburgh during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 26, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Edinburgh centre James Lang charges towards Siya Kolisi

Bulls centre Harold Vorster in action against the Dragons

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Alan OÕConnor (Capt.) of Ulster and Referee, Gianlucu Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Referee Gianlucu Gnecchi and his assitants

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Sean Swart of Maties tackled by Keagan Blanckenberg of Ikeys and Taariq Kruger of Ikeys during the FNB Varsity Cup match between FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties at UCT Rugby Fields on March 28, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Maties hooker Sean Swart

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Imad Khan of Ikeys during the FNB Varsity Cup match between FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties at UCT Rugby Fields on March 28, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — UCT Ikeys scrumhalf Imad Khan

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Suleiman Hartzenberg of Ikeys during the FNB Varsity Cup match between FNB UCT Ikeys and FNB Maties at UCT Rugby Fields on March 28, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — UCT Ikeys centre Suleiman Hartzenberg

Suleiman Hartzenberg of UCT Ikeys heads for the tryline during the 2022 Varsity Cup match between UCT Ikeys and Maties held at UCT Rugby Fields in Cape Town on 28 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Suleiman Hartzenberg of the UCT Ikeys

Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn and Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga

Sharks

Lions

Bulls v Ulster

Stormers

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Elrigh Louw of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images) — Elrigh Louw

Limerick , Ireland - 8 January 2022; Duane Vermeulen of Ulster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Duane Vermeulen

Makazole Mapimpi of the Sharks attempts to get past Josh Lewis of the Dragons tackle during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Dragons held at Kings Park in Durban on 01 April 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Makazole Mapimpi

Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee

Stormers wing Leolin Zas

Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse

Mike Lowry and Madosh Tambwe

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Vincent Tshituka of the Emirates Lions on his way to score a try during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Edinburgh at Emirates Airline Park on April 02, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Vincent Tshituka of the Lions

Toulon's South African winger Cheslin Kolbe (L) hands off Lyon's Fijian wing Noa Seru Nakaitaci during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Lyon (LOU) and Toulon (RCT) at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland in Lyon, eastern France, on April 2, 2022. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images) — Toulon wing Cheslin Kolbe hands off Noa Nakaitaci

Leolin Zas celebrates with his Stormers teammates

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 02: Manie Libbok of the Stormers (man of the match) during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ospreys at DHL Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Manie Libbok of the Stormers

Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Jake White (Director of rugby) of the Vodacom Bulls with Madosh Tambwe of the Vodacom Bulls during the SA Rugby Preparation Series match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on March 26, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Jake White with Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 28, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch

Fanie Manie Libbok - Stormers

Jooste Nel Of FNB Shimlas running with the ball during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 4 April 2022 — Jooste Nel scores for SHimlas

Pierre Uys Of FNB Shimlas running with the ball during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 4 April 2022 — Pierre Uys of FNB Shimlas carries into the Tuks defence

Chadd Adams Of FNB Shimlas running with the ball during the match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 4 April 2022 — Shimlas scrumhalf Chadd Adams

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 03: JC Pretorius of South Africa runs with the ball during the match between South Africa and Ireland on Day One of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Dubai at The Sevens Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images) — JC Pretorius

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Sebastian De Klerk of the Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Sigma Lions at Mbombela Stadium on April 06, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Pumas wing Sebastian De Klerk scores

Vodacom Bulls No 8 Muller Uys

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Congrats all around for JJ Kotze of the DHL Stormers after scoring his try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on April 06, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Western Province celebrate

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Try time for David Kriel of the Vodacom Blue Bulls with Angelo Davids of the DHL Stormers close by during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on April 06, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — David Kriel scores

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Fez Mbatha of the Cell C Sharks celebrates scoring a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks hooker Fez Mbatha celebrates scoring a try with captain James Venter

Pumas wing Jade Stighling fends off Lions No Jarrod Cairns

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 06: Vodacom Blue Bulls players congratulate David Kriel of the Vodacom Blue Bulls after scoring another try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld on April 06, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — David Kriel is congratulated by his Vodacom Bulls teammates

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Elrigh Louw of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls No 8 Elrigh Louw

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Manie Libbok of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse of the Stormers celebrate the win during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 09, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers backs Herschel Jantjies and Damian Willemse

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 09: Phepsi Buthelezi of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 09, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Phepsi Buthelezi of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England walks down the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Eddie Jones

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Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 15: Frans Steyn of Toyota Cheetahs hands off Connor Evans of DHL Western Province during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Stadium on April 15, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn hands off WP lock Connor Evans

Impi Visser of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Blitzboks playmaker Dewald Human in action against Spain

Selvyn Davis of South Africa runs with the ball during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Selvyn Davids

Zain Davids

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Sean Swart of maties during the match between the FNB CUT and FNB Maties at the CUT Rugby Stadium in Bloemfontein. 14 MARCH 2022 — Maties hooker Sean Swart

Stephan Coetzee of UP Tuks during the Semi Final match between the FNB Shimlas and FNB UP Tuks at Shimlapark in Bloemfontein. 18 April 2022 — Tuks fullback Stephan Coetzee on his way to score

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Oli Kebble at Scotland training

Oli Kebble at training with Glasgow

Kyle Steyn in action for Glasgow Warriors

Imad Khan, Herschel Jantjies and Nico Steyn

Sean Everitt

Zak Burger

Zak Burger and Dewaldt Duvenage

Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe celebrates with Kurt-Lee Arendse and Lionel Mapoe

Bulls hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers backs Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Curwin Bosch of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Curwin Bosch

Durban , South Africa - 23 April 2022; Brian Deeny of Leinster is tackled by Marius Louw of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Brian Deeny of Leinster is tackled by Sharks centre Marius Louw

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Thomas du Toit, captain of the Cell C Sharks and Rory O’Loughlin of Leinster during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks prop Thomas du Toit and Rory O’Loughlin of Leinster

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks celebrates during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks flank Siya Kolisi celebrates

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 05: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions at Loftus Versveld Stadium on February 05, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) — Bulls fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Wandisile Simelane of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Connacht at Emirates Airline Park on April 23, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Lions centre Wandisile Simelane

Ruan Nortje in action for the Bulls

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Tristan Leyds

Stormers flank Deon Fourie

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Herschel Jantjies of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Ali Vermaak of the Stormers celebrate the try of Evan Roos of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — The Stormers celebrate Evan Roos’ try

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Rikus Pretorius of DHL Stormers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Marvin Orie, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Marvin Orie, Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 23: Lions players during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Connacht at Emirates Airline Park on April 23, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Lions players during a water break

Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse

Jordan Brian Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions setting up for kick at goal during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Lions and Ospreys held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 25 March 2022 ©Willem Loock/BackpagePix — Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse lines up a shot at goal

Durban , South Africa - 23 April 2022; Sikhumbuzo Notshe, centre, and Phepsi Buthelezi of Cell C Sharks embrace after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Sharks No 8s Sikhumbuzo Notshe, centre and Phepsi Buthelezi embrace

Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Ruan Nortje of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls at Emirates Airline Park on January 29, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls lock Ruan Nortje

Ethan Burger of Tuks during the 2022 Varsity Cup Final between FNB Maties and FNB UP-TUKS at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA — Tuks prop Ethan Burger on the charge

Nevaldo Fleurs of Maties looks to evade the tackle during the 2022 Varsity Cup Final between FNB Maties and FNB UP-TUKS at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA — Former Maties flyhalf Nevaldo Fleurs

Bernard van der Linde of UP Tuks heads for the tryline during the 2022 Varsity Cup Final between Maties and UP Tuks held at Danie Craven Stadium in Cape Town on 25 April 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Bernard van der Linde of UP Tuks

Marcell Coetzee with Elrigh Louw and Cyle Brink

Warrick Gelant celebrates with Ruhan Nel and Seabelo Senatla

Vincent Tshituka of Lions during the United Rugby Championship rugby match between Emirates Lions and Benetton at Emirates Airline Park on the 30 April 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Vincent Tshituka

Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on 30 April 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix — Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant

Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Zak Burger

Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi

Nevaldo Fleurs of Maties during the 2022 Varsity Cup round 9 match between the FNB Maties and FNB UWC at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA — Maties utility back Nevaldo Fleurs

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Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images/BackpagePix

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Ruan Pienaar (c) of the Free State Cheetahs on a break out during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Toyota Cheetahs at Emirates Airlines Park on May 06, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn

(Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Paul Roos’ Jurenzo Julius tries to evade Paarl Gim’s Janiel Losper

Madosh Tambwe of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2021/22 match between Bulls and Griquas at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 07 May 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Bulls wing Madosh Tambwe is tackled by Griquas flank Niel Otto

NANTERRE, FRANCE - MAY 08: Faf de Klerk of Sale Sharks is challenged by Nolann Le Garrec of Racing 92 during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Final match between Racing 92 and Sale Sharks at Paris La Defense Arena on May 08, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Sale Sharks scrumhalf Faf de Klerk

Ruan Pienaar

Schickerling

Willie Engelbrecht and Nama Xaba

Antrim , United Kingdom - 15 October 2021; Carlu Sadie of Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Emirates Lions at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Carlu Sadie

Dublin , Ireland - 11 November 2017; South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth leads his side form the pitch after the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Eben Etzebeth dejected after losing to Ireland in 2017

Bulls wing Sbu Nkosi

Paul Roos star Jurenzo Julius

Siya Kolisi, Steven Kitshoff and Jacques Nienaber

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Tristan Leyds of DHL Western Province during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and DHL Western Province at Mbombela Stadium on May 13, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Western Province fullback Tristan Leyds

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Sergeal Petersen of DHL Western Province during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and DHL Western Province at Mbombela Stadium on May 13, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Sergeal Petersen scores

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Sebastian De Klerk of the Pumas and Sergeal Petersen of DHL Western Province during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and DHL Western Province at Mbombela Stadium on May 13, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Tapiwa Mafura evades Sergeal Petersen

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 14: Rosko Specman of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks at Toyota Stadium on May 14, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs wing Rosko Specman breaks the line

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 14: Rosko Specman of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Cell C Sharks at Toyota Stadium on May 14, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs wing Rosko Specman

Springbok captaino Siya Kolisi at Grey High School

Bulls hooker Bismarck du Plessis scores

Raymond Rhule in action for La Rochelle

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 10: Lionel Cronje of the Cell C Sharks running hard during the Tour match between Cell C Sharks and British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Lionel Cronje in action for the Sharks against the British & Irish Lions

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 15: Lionel Cronje of the Cell C Sharks during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs at Jonsson Kings Park on August 15, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Sharks flyhalf Lionel Cronje

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 04: Lukhanyo Am, captain of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Jonsson Kings Park on December 04, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 26: Joseph Dweba during the South African men's national rugby team training session at High Performance Centre on July 26, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Joseph Dweba at Springbok training

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 26: Joseph Dweba during the South African national men's rugby team portrait session at Southern Sun Rosebank on June 26, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images) — Joseph Dweba

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 2: Bryan Habana of South Africa dives for his 2nd try during the second test match between South Africa and England held at Loftus Versfeld stadium on June 2, 2007 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Bryan Habana dives

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 10:The South Africa players sing their national anthem prior to the Men's Cup Final match between England and South Africa during the HSBC Paris Sevens at Stade Jean Bouin on June 10, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) — Blitzbok players sing their national anthem

Impi Visser of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 Semifinal match between South Africa and Ireland at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 30, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Impi Visser of the Blitzboks in action against Ireland

Zain Davis of South Africa in action during the Men's HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2022 match between Spain and South Africa at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville, on January 29, 2022. (Photo by DAX Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images) — Zain Davids

Belfast , United Kingdom - 20 May 2022; Stuart McCloskey of Ulster breaks through the tackle of Aphelele Fassi of Cell C Sharks on the way to scoring his side's second try during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cell C Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Stuart McCloskey of Ulster fends off Aphelele Fassi

Belfast , United Kingdom - 20 May 2022; Aphelele Fassi of Cell C Sharks makes a break during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cell C Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Aphelele Fassi

Belfast , United Kingdom - 20 May 2022; Grant Williams of Cell C Sharks scores Cell C Sharks third try of the game during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Cell C Sharks at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By George Tewkesbury/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams scores

on day one of the HSBC France Sevens men's competition at Stade Toulousain on 20 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby — JC Pretorius of the Blitzboks

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Beauden Barrett of the Blues celebrates kicking a field goal on full time to win the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Blues at GIO Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images) — Beauden Barrett celebrates with his Blues teammates

LLANELLI, WALES - MAY 21: Evan Roos of Stormers takes on Steff Thomas of Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and DHL Stormers at Parc y Scarlets on May 21, 2022 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency/Gallo Images) — Evan Roos

LLANELLI, WALES - MAY 21: Ruhan Nel and Leolin Zas of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and DHL Stormers at Parc y Scarlets on May 21, 2022 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency/Gallo Images) — Ruhan Nel and Leolin Zas

LLANELLI, WALES - MAY 21: Ryan Conbeer of Scarlets is tackled by Manie Libbok during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and DHL Stormers at Parc y Scarlets on May 21, 2022 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency/Gallo Images) — Ryan Conbeer charges towards Manie Libbok

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Robbie Stephenson/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12949790aa) Scarlets vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers’ Steven Kitshoff run out past the South African shield United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales – 21 May 2022

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Robbie Stephenson/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12949790aj) Scarlets vs DHL Stormers. Evan Roos of DHL Stormers is tackled United Rugby Championship, Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales - 21 May 2022 — Evan Roos

Lions flank Vincent Tshituka

Steven Kitshoff and the Stormers celebrate winning the South African shield

Ruan Dreyer in action for Lions

Salmaan Moerat

Handre Pollard

Robert du Preez and Akker van der Merwe

Fullbacks Warrick Gelant and Aphelele Fassi

Leolin Zas

Bulls lock Ruan Nortje hands off Benetton lock Irne Herbst — Bulls lock Ruan Nortje

Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi

Springbok Sevens — Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis

Jordan Hendrikse

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Jordan Hendrikse during the Springbok Sevens training session at Latymer Upper School on May 25, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Jordan Hendrikse at a Springbok Sevens training session

on day three of the HSBC France Sevens women's competition at Stade Toulousain on 22 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby — The Women Boks Sevens team

on day three of the HSBC France Sevens women's competition at Stade Toulousain on 22 May, 2022 in Toulouse, France. Photo credit: Mike Lee - KLC fotos for World Rugby — Liske Lategan and her Women Boks Sevens teammates

Lions scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba

David and Richard Kriel celebrate

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Ruan Vermaak of the Vodacom Blue Bulls in action during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on May 27, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) — Bulls lock Ruan Vermaak charges towards the Pumas try line

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Stedman Gans of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on May 27, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images) — Bulls centre Stedman Gans is tackled by Pumas fullback Devon Williams

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - MAY 27: Cheslin Kolbe of Toulon goes over to score their side's second try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Final match between Lyon and RC Toulon at Stade Velodrome on May 27, 2022 in Marseille, . (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Toulon wing Cheslin Kolbe scores against Lyon in the Challenge Cup Final

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - APRIL 10: Siviwe Soyizwapi #11 of South Africa passes the ball against Luciano Gonzalez #11 of Argentina in the first half of their 5th place semifinal match during the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens at the National Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Singapore. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images) — Blitzboks captain Siviwe Soyizwapi in action against Argentina

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Danny Cipriani of England kicks the ball to the corner to set up a try for Jonny May during the third test match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Blitzboks wing Muller du Plessis

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 28: Edwill Van Der Merwe of the Lions with the ball during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and DHL Western Province at Emirates Airline Park on May 28, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Lions wing Edwill Van Der Merwe

Griquas centre Rynhardt Jonker

Blitzboks flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse

South Africa's Branco du Preez (R) vies with Australia's Ben Marr (L) during the rugby union quarter final match between South Africa and Australia on the second day of the London 2022 World Rugby Sevens Series event at Twickenham Stadium in west London on May 29, 2022. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) — Blitzboks veteran Branco du Preez

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Angelo Davids of South Africa makes a break on day one of the HSBC London Sevens on May 28, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images) — Blitzboks wing Angelo Davids

Neil Powell

Lukhanyo Am and Marcell Coetzee

United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa 12/3/2022 Vodacom Bulls vs Munster Munster's Damian de Allende with fans after the game — Damian de Allende

Cork , Ireland - 25 March 2022; Damian de Allende of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Musgrave Park in Cork. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Munster centre Damian de Allende

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 21: John Dobson and Steven Kitshoff during the DHL Stormers press conference at HPC on April 21, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 24 Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar celebrate with koeksisters after signing to play rugby for another season at the Free State Stadium on May 24, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is reported that the Free State Cheetahs announced the extension of Francois Steyn and Ruan Pienaar for a year. (Photo by Gallo Images/Volksblad/Mlungisi Louw) — Cheetahs veterans Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar

Edinburgh Rugby v DHL Stormers, United Rugby Championship, DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh, 9th Oct 2021 Score - Edinburgh 20, Stormers 20 © 2021 J.L. Preece — Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant scores

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 30: Vincent Tshituka and Emmanuel Tshituka of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Benetton at Emirates Airline Park on April 30, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Vincent Tshituka is congratulated by Emmanuel Tshituka and Ruan Venter

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 14: Jordan Hendrikse of the Lions during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Sigma Lions at Loftus Versfeld on May 14, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Timothy Swiel (captain) of WP celebrate after scoring a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — WP captain Tim Swiel and Trsitan Leyds celebrate

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Juan de Jongh of WP and George Whitehead of Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Western centre Juan de Jongh

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Angelo Davids of WP during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Western Province wing Angelo Davids

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Ashlon Davids of Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Griquas fullback Ashlon Davids

Griquas centre Rynhardt Jonker

Griquas wing Luther Obi

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Hanru Sirgel of Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Griquas flank Hanru Sirgel Hanru directing a maul

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 03: Jack Goodhue of the Crusaders gets tackled by the defence during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Crusaders and the Queensland Reds at Orangetheory Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) — Crusaders centre Jack Goodhue is tackled

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Tinus de Beer of the Airlink Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Pumas flyhalf Tinus de Beer

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Luther Obi of Griquas scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Griquas wing Luther Obi

Angelo Davids

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) — Chiefs captain Brad Weber puts up a box kick

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Blues makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and the Highlanders at Eden Park on June 04, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) — Blues centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Tom Wright of the Brumbies celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium on March 18, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) — Tom Wright of the Brumbies celebrates with teammates

Lions centre Henco van Wyk

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos against Edinburgh — Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

Bulls flyhalf Chris Smith celebrates with Cornal Hendricks

Evan Roos

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Evan Roos of the Stormers celebrate after scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at DHL Stadium on April 22, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Stormers No 8 Evan Roos celebrates with teammates

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 04: Sacha Mngomezulu of the Stormers prior the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Edinburgh at DHL Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images_ — Stormers back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

Stormers wing Leolin Zas and Ulster wing Robert Baloucoune

Duane Vermeulen and Ulster lineup

Duane Vermeulen with Ulster supporters

Duane Vermeulen

Tyrone GreenTwitter: @Harlequins

Andre Esterhuizen

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 10: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images) — Crusaders fullback Will Jordan

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Sergeal Petersen of WP and Hyron Andrews of the Sharks during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Cell C Sharks at Danie Craven Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Western Province fullback Sergeal Petersen

Western Province scrumhalf Bobby Alexander

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Tapiwa Mafura of the Pumas and Munier Hartzenberg of the Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Pumas wing Tapiwa Mafura scores

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Stefan Ungerer of the Tafel Lager Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images) — Griquas scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 03: Rynhardt Jonker of Griquas celebrate with Luther Obi of Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Danie Craven Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Griquas centre Rynhardt Jonker and wing Luther Obi celebrate

Dublin , Ireland - 10 June 2022; Jonathan Sexton of Leinster and Elrigh Louw of Vodacom Bulls tussle during the United Rugby Championship Semi-Final match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at the RDS Arena in Dublin. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Bulls No 8 tussles with Leinster flyhalf Jonathan Sexton

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Ebenezer Tshimanga of WP during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Cell C Sharks at Danie Craven Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Western Province wing Ebenezer Tshimanga on the charge

Blues' Beauden Barrett (L) tries to avoid a tackle during the Super Rugby Pacific semifinal match between Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Blues at Eden Park in Auckland on June 11, 2022. (Photo by John COWPLAND / AFP) (Photo by JOHN COWPLAND/AFP via Getty Images) — Blues flyhalf Beauden Barrett

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok celebrates

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 11: Daniel Kasende of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Carling Currie Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium on June 11, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Cheetahs wing Daniel Kasende

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Elton Jantjies in action during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at BT Murrayfield, on November 13, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images) — Springbok flyhalves Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies

Bulls

2022 Junior Springbok Squad during the Junior Springbok Capping Ceremony for the 2022 International Under-20 Summer Series held at Paul Roos Gymnasium Markotter Clubhouse in Stellenbosch on 14 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — The 2022 Junior Springbok Squad

Rynhardt Jonker of the Griquas challenged by Muller Uys of the Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 semifinal match between Bulls and Griquas at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 17 June 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Griquas centre Rynhardt Jonker

Evan Roos, Manie Libbok, Ruhan Nel and Deon Fourie

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers is challenged by Ben Earl of Saracens during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final match between Leicester Tigers and Saracens at Twickenham Stadium on June 18, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Leicester Tigers No Jasper Wiese celebrates winning the English Premiership trophy

Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Pumas celebrating during the Carling Currie Cup semi-final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — The Pumas celebrate reaching the 2022 Currie Cup final

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Marcus Smith of England runs with the ball during the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — England flyhalf Marcus Smith

Springbok players during the Springboks training session at Loftus Versfeld B Field, Pretoria on 21 June 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — The Springboks training at Loftus Versfeld B Field

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 21: Springbok players during the South African men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on June 21, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — Evan Roos at Springbok training

Andre Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn

Jesse Kriel and Andre Esterhuizen in action against Wallabies

Sebastian de Klerk

Junior Springbok scrumhalf Nico Steyn

The Griffons celebrate winning the 2022 Currie Cup First Division

Griquas coach Pieter Bergh

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse

The Pumas celebrate winning the 2022 Currie Cup

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 21: Springbok players during the South African men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on June 21, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) — The Springboks at training at Loftus Versfeld B Field

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 08: Willie le Roux during the South African men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on June 08, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Willie le Roux, Aphelele Fassie and Siya Kolisi at Springbok training

The Junior Springboks pose for a team photo

Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 1 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 24/6/2022 England vs South Africa South Africa's Imad Khan, Sacha Mngomezulu, Connor Evans and Compton Von Ludwig celebrate with fans after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady — Imad Khan, Sacha Mngomezulu, Connor Evans and Suleiman Hartzenberg

Photo: Gallo Images

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Ox Nche during the South African men's national rugby team media conference at Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino on June 27, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Springboks prop Ox Nche

Marcell Coetzee and Siya Kolisi during the Springboks Training at St Stithians College in Johannesburg on the 28 June 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Marcell Coetzee and Siya Kolisi at Springbok training

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022 Ireland vs South Africa South Africa’s Reinhardt Ludwig celebrates with try scorer Cameron Hanekom Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie — Junior Springboks Reinhardt Ludwig and Cameron Hanekom

Boks

Malcolm Marx, Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe celebrate

Damian Willemse of South Africa challenged by Kieran Hardy (l) and Adam Beard of Wales 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 — Damian Willemse is challenged by Kieran Hardy

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: try scorer Keagan Johannes of Carling Champions Team during the Carling Champions Match between Carling Champions Team and Italy A at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Keagan Johannes scores for the Champions Team against Italy A

Former Saracens teammates Damian Willemse and Liam Williams exchange jerseys

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022Ireland vs South AfricaSouth Africas Nico Steyn Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie — Junior Springbok scrumhalf Nico Steyn

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022Ireland vs South AfricaSouth Africas Suleiman Hartzenberg and Donovan Don celebrateMandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie — Junior Springbok backs Suleiman Hartzenberg and Donovan Don

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 2 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 29/6/2022Ireland vs South AfricaSouth Africas Sacha Mngomezulu Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie — Junior Springbok captain Sacha Mngomezulu

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 — Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies

Jacques Nienaber Springboks

Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Round 3 Pool A, Payanini Center, Verona, Italy 5/7/2022 Ireland vs England Both teams shake hands after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady — The Junior Boks with France U20 players

epa10061443 Owen Farrell of England makes a run during the second Test match of the International Rugby Test series between Australia and England at at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 09 July 2022. EPA/Jono Searle AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — England centre Owen Farrell looks to offload

2022 Steinlager Series 2nd Test, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand 9/7/2022New Zealand All Blacks vs IrelandIreland's Johnny Sexton with Angus Taavao of New ZealandMandatory Credit ©INPHO/Billy Stickland — Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is challenged by All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao

Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa is tackled by Alex Cuthbert of Wales during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa on 09 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Kurt-Lee Arendse is tackled by Alex Cuthbert

Hamish Watson celebrates with his Scotland teammates

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13027215ik) South Africa vs Wales. South Africa's Suleiman Hartzenberg runs in a try Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Finals Day, Stadio Comunale Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 12 Jul 2022 — Junior Springboks centre Suleiman Hartzenberg

Ireland celebrate their Test series win over the All Blacks

England celebrate their series win over Australia

The SA Schools and SA Schools A teams after their match in Green Point

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth fends off Wales centre Nick Tompkins

Argentina wing Emiliano Boffelli hugs flyhalf Santiago Carreras

Chile celebrated qualifying for Rugby World Cup 2023

Damian Willemse and Jamie Roberts

Frans Malherbe and Bongi Mbonambi

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick

Warrick Gelant

epa09501428 Springboks player Frans Steyn (front) tackles Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Frans Steyn tackles Damian McKenzie

epa05428213 Huw Jones of the Stormers scores a try during the 2016 Super Rugby Union game between the Stormers and the Kings at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 July 2016. EPA/RYAN WILKISKY — Former Stormers centre Huw Jones in 2016

Blitzboks’ Christie Grobbelaar

Angelo Davids in action for Team SA

Angelo Davids

Selvyn Davids

South Africa celebrate winning the Gold South Africa v Fiji, Gold Medal Match, Mens Rugby Sevens competition. Coventry Stadium, Birmingham. 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sunday 31 July 2022. © Matt Impey / www.photosport.nz / BackpagePix — The Blitzboks celebrate winning the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Blitzboks sing the national anthem after winning Commonwealth Games gold

Malcolm Marx. Rugby Championship test match rugby union. New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks, QBE Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 16 September 2017. © Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.Photosport.nz — Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx

Damian de Allende, Faf de Klerk, Warren Whiteley, Teboho Mohoje and Francois Louw of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa on August 20, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Springboks Damian de Allende, Faf de Klerk and Warren Whiteley in 2016

Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

Kurt-Lee Arendse

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 06: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Mbombela Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse scores

MENDOZA, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 06: Quade Cooper of Australia is tackled by Santiago Carreras of Argentina during The Rugby Championship match between Argentina Pumas and Australian Wallabies at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas on August 06, 2022 in Mendoza, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images) — Quade Cooper tackled by Argentina’s Santiago Carreras

Eben Etzebeth, Danie Rossouw, Evan Roos and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx

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 — Frans Steyn shares a joke with Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber

Lood de Jager, Duane Vermeulen and Franco Mostert

(L-R) Siya Kolisi, Steven Kitshoff, Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth of South Africa during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa attempts to get past David Havili of New Zealand during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand held at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 13 August 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 13: Rory Arnold of Australia battles for possession with Pablo Matera of Argentina during a Rugby Championship match between Argentina Pumas and Australian Wallabies at San Juan del Bicentenario Stadium on August 13, 2022 in San Juan, Argentina. (Photo by Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images) — Argentina No 8 Pablo Matera and Wallabies lock Darcy Swain

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Frans Malherbe of the Springboks attacking during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Springbok prop Frans Malherbe

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks on attack during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Jaden Hendrikse and Aaron Smith

Siya Kolisi post-match after Springbok defeat

Sibabalwe Mahashe of South Africa U18 on the attack during the 2022 U18 International Series match between South Africa U18 and England U18 held at Paarl Gimnasium in Paarl on 19 August 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — SA Schools captain Sibabalwe Mahashe in action against England U19

Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard

Malcolm Marx

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi

Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

Springbok centre Damian de Allende

epa10140984 Nic White of the Wallabies is tackled by Faf de Klerk of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia, August 27, 2022. EPA/MATT TURNER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Nic White is tackled by Faf de Klerk

Boks

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 27: Argentina celebrate after defeating New Zealand during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina Pumas at Orangetheory Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) — Argentina players celebrate their victory over the All Blacks

Angelo Davids

Muller du Plessis

Test

epa10156650 Canan Moodie of South Africa (centre) celebrates his run away try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — The Springboks celebrate Canan Moodie’s debut try

Argentina No 8 Pablo Matera chats with former Crusaders teammate George Bower — Pablo Matera chats with George Bower

epa10185580 Australia's Nic White (C) and head coach Dave Rennie (L) react following their team's deafeat in the Rugby Championship match between Australia and New Zealand at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 15 September 2022. EPA/JOEL CARRETT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Wallabies coach Dave Rennie speaks to Nic White

Sbu Nkosi of The Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls held at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 September 2022 Photo: ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix — Vodacom Bulls wing Sbu Nkosi

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - SEPTEMBER 17: Jaden Hendrikse of South Africa tuns with the ball during The Rugby Championship 2022 match between Argentina and South Africa at Estadio Libertadores de America on September 17, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images) — Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse

Makazole Mapimpi Jesse Kriel Boks 2022 — Makazole Mapimpi and Jesse Kriel

Currie Cup — Elrigh Louw

Currie Cup — Johan Goosen

Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 training session for Stormers at Bellville HPC in Cape Town on 19 September 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Vincent Koch of South Africa (c) relaxes on the field Steven Kitshoff of South Africa (L) and Malcolm Marx of South Africa (R) before the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Vincent Koch chats with Steven Kitshoff and Malcolm Marx

Trevor Nyakane and Frans Malherbe

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Kurt-lee Arendse during the South Africa men's national rugby team captain's run at Toyota Stadium on July 08, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Charle Lombard/Gallo Images) — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith

Junior Springbok flyhalf Sacha Mngomezulu

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Sacha Mngomezulu and Salmaan Moerat of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Sacha Mngomezulu and Salmaan Moerat

Stormers utility back Sacha Mngomezulu

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Edinburgh's Darcy Graham celebrates after scoring a second half try during a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh and Dragons at the DAM Health Stadium, on September 17, 2022, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Simon Wootton/SNS Group via Getty Images) — Pierre Schoeman and Henry Immelman celebrate a try with Darcy Graham and Charlie Savala

epa10156750 Canan Moodie of South Africa (second left) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship Test match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia, 03 September 2022. EPA/DAN HIMBRECHTS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT — Springbok wing Canan Moodie celebrates with teammates

Lions scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba and flyhalf Gianni Lombard

Stormers centre Alapati Leiua

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

Hacjivah Dayimani in action against Connacht

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa hugs Siya Kolisi, captain of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on September 24, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber consoles captain Siya Kolisi

Lions centee Sango Xamlashe and scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba with fans in Swansea

SA Sugby

Lions centre Marius Louw

Bulls scrumhalf Zak Burger

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Watts/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13434182av) Dragons vs Cell C Sharks . Cell C Sharks' Grant Williams BKT United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales - 01 Oct 2022 — Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams

Bafana Nhleko

Joey Mongalo

Handre Pollard at Leicester Tigers

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13446819ah) Edinburgh vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Andries Coetze celebrates his try with Sanele Nohamba BKT United Rugby Championship, DAM Health Stadium, Edinburgh - 07 Oct 2022 — Lions fullback Andries Coetze celebrates his try with scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13448718ak) Zebre Parma vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Sacha Mngomezulu, Dragons' Aki Seiuli and DHL Stormers' Herschel Jantjies BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 08 Oct 2022 — Stormers backs Sacha Mngomezulu and Alapati Leiua celebrate Herschel Jantjies’ try

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Sheridan/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13448908an) Leinster vs Cell C Sharks . Cell C Sharks' Thaakir Abrahams BKT United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 08 Oct 2022 — Thaakir Abrahams in action for Sharks

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13448885av) Glasgow Warriors vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Kurt-Lee Arendse with Sam Johnson of Glasgow Warriors BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 08 Oct 2022

Durban , South Africa - 23 April 2022; Aphelele Fassi of Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Leinster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Aphelele Fassi and Nick Mallett

(13448885bl) Glasgow Warriors vs Vodacom Bulls. Vodacom Bulls' Kurt-Lee Arendse dejected after the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 08 Oct 2022 — Kurt-Lee Arendse reacts to the loss in Glasgow

Stormers centre Alapati Leiua in action against Ospreys

Frans Steyn in action for Cheetahs

Emmanuel Tshituka of Lions during United Rugby Championship 2022/23 rugby match between Emirates Lions and Ulsters at Emirates Airline Park on the 15 October 2022 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Emmanuel Tshituka

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13467363be) Cell C Sharks vs Glasgow Warriors . Cell C Shark's Eben Etzebeth receives the BKT URC Player of the match award BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, South Africa - 15 Oct 2022 — Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth

Harold Vorster v Munster at Thomond Park, October 2022

Lions players drink water at training in Edinburgh

Siviwe Soyizwapi

Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick

Marcell Coetzee

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13483204av) Nama Xaba of Stormers celebrates a turn over. Cardiff Rugby v DHL Stormers, United Rugby Championship, Cardiff Arms Park, Wales, UK - 22 Oct 2022 — Stormers flank Nama Xaba

Sbu Nkosi of the Bulls

Ruan Nortje in action for Bulls

Hyron Andrews of the Sharks

Hyron Andrews and Ruan Nortje

Alapati Leiua and Henco van Wyk

Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo

Siviwe Soyizwapi at Blitzboks training

Springbok Sevens assistant coach Philip Snyman

The Springboks face the haka from the All BlacksThe Springboks face the haka from the All Blacks

Manie Libbok

Jacques Nienaber

Duane Vermeulen in action for Ulster against the Lions

Makazole Mapimpi

Vodacom Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee

Rassie Erasmus

Siya Kolisi with Jacques Nienaber and Vincent Koch

Malcolm Marx

Cheslin Kolbe with Evan Roos and Damian de Allende

Ox Nche

Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Damian Willemse during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Springbok flyhalf Damian Willemse

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Steven Kitshoff during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Eben Etzebeth, left, and Pieter-Steph du Toit during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Cheslin Kolbe during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ronald Brown

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13609955be) Ireland vs South Africa. Ireland's Hugo Keenan with Jesse Kriel of South Africa 2022 Bank of Ireland Nations Series, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - 05 Nov 2022 — Ireland’s Hugo Keenan tackles Jesse Kriel

Blitzbok coach Sandile Ngcobo

Mfundo Ndhlovu

Impi Visser

Selvyn Davids in action against Fiji

Franco Mostert in action against Ireland in Dublin

Willie le Roux of South Africa has the support of Jesse Kriel of South Africa (left)during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina held at Kings Park in Durban on 24 September 2022 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Jesse Kriel and Willie le Roux

Munster celebrate Diarmuid Barron’s try against SA A in Cork

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Laszlo Geczo/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13618365ci) Munster vs South Africa Select XV. South Africa Select XV's Dan du Preez offloads the ball despite Josh Wycherley of Munster Munster vs South Africa Select XV In Association With Pinergy, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork - 10 Nov 2022 — South Africa A No 8 Dan du Preez offloads the ball

(13618365bc) Munster vs South Africa Select XV. South Africa Select XV's Ruan Nortje in a line-out Munster vs South Africa Select XV In Association With Pinergy, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork - 10 Nov 2022 — Ruan Nortje wins a lineout for the SA A side.

Cheslin Kolbe

epa10302417 Julien Marchand (R) of France in action against Kurt-Lee Arendse (L) of South Africa (L) during the International Friendly rugby match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, 12 November 2022. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

Wayne BARNES, referee give a red card during the Autumn International match between France and South Africa at Orange Velodrome on November 12, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Rassie Erasmus Morgan Treacy:INPHO:Shutterstock:BackpagePix — Rassie Erasmus

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13630213o) Italy vs South Africa. South Africa's Andre Esterhuizen tackled by Ange Capuozzo and Stephen Varney of Italy 2022 Autumn Nations Series, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa - 19 Nov 2022 — Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is tackled by Ange Capuozzo and Stephen Varney of Italy

Kurt-Lee Arendse, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach and Franco Mostert

Bongi Mbonambi in action against Italy in Genoa

Richie Mo’unga tackled by Kyle Sinckler

Rieko Ioane races away to score at Twickenham

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Willie le Roux and Kurt-Lee Arendse

Evan Roos and Salmaan Moerat

United Rugby Championship, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 24/9/2021 Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors Premier Sports’ Bob Skinstad Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

United Rugby Championship, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 24/9/2021 Ulster vs Glasgow Warriors Premier Sports’ Bob Skinstad Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 20: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa under the high ball during the 2021 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers heads for the try line to score during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Llanelli Scarlets held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 November 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix — Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 26: Nizaam Carr of the Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Ospreys at Loftus Versfeld on November 26, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls flank Nizaam Carr

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Faf de Klerk of South Africa passes the ball during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and England lock Maro Itoje

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 27: Emmanuel Tshituka of the Emirates Lions tackled by Jack Dixon of the Dragons and James Benjamin of the Dragons during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Dragons at Emirates Airline Park on November 27, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Lions flank Emmanuel Tshituka is tackled

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13639544at) Cell C Sharks vs Cardiff Rugby . Cell C Sharks' Lionel Cronje BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 27 Nov 2022 — Sharks flyhalf Lionel Cronje

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Evan Roos of South Africa is tackled by Billy Vunipola of England during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa scores their first try during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) — Kurt-Lee Arendse scores

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Canan Moodie of the Springboks makes a break to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and South Africa Springboks at Allianz Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) — Springbok wing Canan Moodie

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Jaden Hendrikse of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Ospreys at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on December 02, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse

GQERBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Hershel Jantjies of The Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Dragons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images) — Stormers scrumhalf Hershel Jantjies

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Try time for Johan Goosen of the Vodacom Blue Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Cardiff Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on December 03, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Vodacom Bulls flyhalf Johan Goosen scores

Harlequins prop Wilco Louw and centre Andre Esterhuizen

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 09: Frans Steyn of the Toyota Cheetahs during the Toyota Challenge match between Toyota Cheetahs and Emerging Ireland at Toyota Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Frans Steyn

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13659939cm) Cell C Sharks vs Harlequins . Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool A, Hollywood Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 10 Dec 2022 — Ox Nche

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 Steyn in action for Cheetahs against Pau

GENOA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 19: Damian De Allende of South Africa during the 2022 Autumn International rugby match between Italy and South Africa at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 19, 2022 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images) — Springbok centre Damian de Allende

Dublin , Ireland - 5 November 2022; Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during the Bank of Ireland Nations Series match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) — Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Siya Kolisi of South Africa looks on during the Autumn International match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) — Springbok captain Siya Kolisi

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Winter/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13671013bc) Bordeaux-Begles vs Cell C Sharks. Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 Pool A, Stade Chaban-Delmas, Bordeaux, France - 16 Dec 2022 — Sharks captain Siya Kolisi

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 17: Leolin Zas of DHL Stormers celebrates scoring a try with teammates 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. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images). — The Stormers celebrate a try for wing Leolin Zas

Thomas du Toit in action

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13683160m) Cell C Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Makazole Mapimpi of the Cell C Sharks United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 23 Dec 2022 — Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi races away

Stormers centre Suleiman Hartzenberg

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Watts/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13700825aj) Dragons vs Vodacom Bulls. Gerard Steenekamp of Vodacom Bulls celebrates winning a scrum penalty BKT United Rugby Championship, Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales - 06 Jan 2023 — The Vodacom Bulls celebrate

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13701702al) Connacht vs Cell C Sharks. Cell C Sharks' Henco Venter and Connacht's Conor Oliver BKT United Rugby Championship, The Sportsground, Galway - 07 Jan 2023 — Sharks flank Henco Venter

BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow, Scotland 8/1/2023 Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers Stormers' Damian Willemse Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Craig Watson — Stormers centre Damian Willemse

Cobus Reinach, Trevor Nyakane, Jan Serfontein and Warrick Gelant

Cyle Brink of the Bulls

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Wandisile Simelane on the break

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – JANUARY 14: Elrigh Louw of the Bulls during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Exeter Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld on January 14, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

The Vodacom Bulls celebrate

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 14: Boeta Chamberlain of the Cell C Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Union Bordeaux-Begles at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Lions wing Edwill van der Merwe

Stormers wing Suleiman Hartzenberg is tackled

Ryan Oosthuizen

Quan Horn and Jordan Hendrikse

Duane Vermeulen

Johan Goosen

Suleiman Hartzenberg

Vodacom Bulls flank Marco van Staden

Christi Grobbelaar, Ricardo Duarttee and Jaiden Baron celebrate

Shilton van Wyk scores against Ireland in Sydney

Blitzboks coaches Sandile Ngcobo and Philip Snyman

Sharks prop Thomas du Toit

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Owen Farrell, Captain of England and Jamie Ritchie, Captain of Scotland pose alongside the Guinness Six Nations trophy during the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Media Launch at London County Hall on January 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) — Owen Farrell and Jamie Ritchie

Ken Owens and Johnny Sexton

Michele Lamaro and Antoine Dupont

Eben Etzebeth

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13754140l) Cell C Sharks vs DHL Stormers. Manie Libbok of the DHL Stormers makes a break BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban - 04 Feb 2023 — Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok

Seabelo Senatla

Duhan van der Merwe and wife Nika celebrate with the Calcutta Cup

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden celebrates with Gary Porter and Ruhan Nel

Stormers wing Suleiman Hartzenberg

Stormers loose forward Marcel Theunissen charges forward

Scott Robertson

Scott Robertson at Crusaders training

Scott Robertson and Jason Ryan during a Crusaders training session

Scott Robertson

Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones

Dave Rennie

Andy Farrell

Conor Murray and Andy Farrell at Ireland training

Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton and Ireland team during practice

Rob Herring during Ireland training

Paul Willemse

Paul Willemse

Paul Willemse at France training

Paul Willemse

Fabien Galthie

Fabien Galthie

Fabien Galthie at France training

Fabien Galthie celebrates

Fabien Galthie and Antone Dupont with the Six Nations trophy

Paul Willemse

Kyle Steyn celebrates with his Scotland teammates

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 18: Curwin Bosch of the Sharks breaks away from the Lions defence, score a try and celebrate with teammates during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on February 18, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. — Curwin Bosch scores for the Sharks

Elrigh Louw charges at Stormers defence

Jacques Nienaber and Springbok head of athletic performance Andy Edwards

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 24: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs passes the ball during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium, on February 24, 2023, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images) — Chiefs flyhalf Damian McKenzie passes the ball

Lions halfbacks Sanele Nohamba and Gianni Lombard

epa10490423 Ireland's James Lowe (R) and Italy's Sebastian Negri in action during the Six Nations Rugby match between Italy and Ireland, in Rome, Italy, 25 February 2023. EPA/FABIO FRUSTACI — Ireland wing James Lowe fends off Italy flank Sebastian Negri

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13792433ad) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Edwill van der Merwe BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 04 Mar 2023

Cheetahs flyhalf Reinhardt Fortuin

LAUTOKA, FIJI - MARCH 11: Salestino Ravutaumada during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between Fiji Drua and Crusaders at Churchill Park, on March 11, 2023, in Lautoka, Fiji. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images) — Salestino Ravutaumada of the Fiji Drua

Jacques Nienaber

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

Lions flank Jarod Cairns chats to Western Province flyhalf Kade Wolhuter

France lock Thibaut Flament scores against England

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 12: Kwanda Dimaza of the Pumas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on March 12, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Pumas flank Andre Fouche

Pumas fullback Devon Williams passes to flyhalf Tinus de Beer

Western Province flank Marcel Theunissen fends off Lions centre Tyler Bocks

Griffons hooker Dandre Delport feeds a lineout against the Sharks

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 28: Ricardo Duarttee during the South Africa men's national rugby sevens team training session at The Sevens Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Van Der Sandt/Gallo Images) — Ricardo Duarttee at Blitzboks training

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

John Dobson — Stormers coach John Dobson

during the United Rugby Cup 2022 between DHL Stormers and Dragons RFC at NMB Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa. Saturday 3 Dec 2022. Deryck Foster — Stormers players

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani

The Stormers in a huddle

Springboks vs Argentina at Kings Park in Durban Rugby Championship) — Jasper Wiese and Frans Steyn

during the United Rugby Cup 2022 between DHL Stormers and Dragons RFC at NMB Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa. Saturday 3 Dec 2022. Deryck Foster — Stormers head coach John Dobson

Siviwe Soyizwapi

Springbok Sevens captain Siviwe Soyizwapi

Stormers celebrate - Ben-Jason Dixon, Neethling Fouche v Sharks Rd15 URC 2022-23 — Ben-Jason Dixon celebrates a try with Stormers teammates Ruebn van Heerden and Neethling Fouche

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Deon van der Merwe/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13432369bc) Vodacom Bulls vs Connacht. Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Bulls is presented with the BKT United Rugby Championship Man of the Match award BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa - 30 Sep 2022 — Vodacom Bulls fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse

Vodacom Bulls fullback Kurt-Lee Arendse at training

during the United Rugby Cup 2022 between DHL Stormers and Dragons RFC at NMB Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa. Saturday 3 Dec 2022. Deryck Foster — Stormers flyhalf Kade Wolhuter kicks for touch

Lions centre Tyler Bocks and flank Travis Gordon

Pumas players celebrate their win at Loftus

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 08: during the SA Rugby debrief session at Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on March 08, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images) — Louis Koen, Rassie Erasmus, Sandile Ngcobo, Charles Wessels, Bafana Nhleko and Jacques Nienaber

Hacjivah Dayimani

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Urayasu D-Rocks coach Johan Ackermann

Vodacom Bulls flank Marco van Staden charges forward

Bulls director of rugby and Currie Cup coach — Jake White and Edgar Marutlulle

Duhan van der Merwe scores

Ireland centre Bundee Aki celebrates with the Six Nations and Triple Crown trophies

Griquas wing Rosko Specman

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 18: Mark Telea of the Blues runs in for a try during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park, on March 18, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) — Blues wing Mark Telea of the Blues races away

Cheetahs centre Frans Steyn

Cheetahs captain Victor Sekekete

Cheetahs wing Daniel Kasende is congratulated by teammates

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Laszlo Geczo/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13844600ag) Leinster vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Suleiman Hartzenberg is tackled by Rhys Ruddock of Leinster BKT United Rugby Championship, RDS, Dublin - 24 Mar 2023 — Stormers wing Suleiman Hartzenberg is tackled by Rhys Ruddock of Leinster

Lions fullback Quan Horn scores

Sacha Mngomezulu of the Western Province cannot stop Yaw Penxe of the Cell C Sharks od scoring during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Western Province held at Kings Park in Durban on 26 March 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Sharks fullback Yaw Penxe scores

Duan Pretorius of Griffons during 2023 The Currie Cup Rugby match between Lions and Griffons on 24 March 2023 at Emirates Airline Park © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — Griffons captain Duan Pretorius

Pumas captain Shane Kirkwood and his teammates

Tiaan Swanepoel of the Lions tackled by Yaw Penze of the Sharks during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Lions and Sharks at the Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg on the 01 April 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel is tackled by Yaw Penze of the Sharks

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between Cell C Sharks and Munster Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 01, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers dives acrobatic for a try during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Stormers fullnack Damian Willemse scores

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Sanele Nohamba of the Emirates Lions scoring his try during the EPCR Challenge Cup, round of 16 match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images) — Lions scrumhalf Sanele Nohamba scores

Litha Nkula of UFS during the 2023 Varsity Cup Round 7 match between Maties and UFS at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA Luigi Bennett / Varsity Cup — Shimlas flyhalf Litha Nkula

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Bongi Mbonambi of the Cell C Sharks during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between Cell C Sharks and Munster Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 01, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Bongi Mbonambi in action against Munster

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Try time for Ruan Venter of the Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup, round of 16 match between Emirates Lions and Racing 92 at Emirates Airline Park on April 01, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 1/4/2023 DHL Stormers vs Harlequins Steven Kitshoff (c) of the DHL Stormers welcomes Brok Harris of the DHL Stormers onto the field Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Thinus Maritz — Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff welcomes Brok Harris onto the field

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Neethling Fouche of the DHL Stormers replaces Frans Malherbe of the DHL Stormers in his 50th match for the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers props Neethling Fouche and Frans Malherbe

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Joseph Dweba of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers hooker Joseph Dweba

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Manie Libbok of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Hacjivah Dayimani of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Marvin Orie of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers lock Marvin Orie

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers fullback Damian Willemse

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 21: Dan du Plessis of the Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and ASM Clermont Auvergne at DHL Stadium on January 21, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

Angelo Davids

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 08: Evan Roos of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and NovaVit Griffons at DHL Stadium on April 08, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Stormers No 8 Evan Roos

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff

Marnus Potgieter of the Cell C Sharks finds a gap in the Puma defence during the 2023 Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Pumas held at Kings Park in Durban on 07 April 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Sharks centre Marnus Potgieter

2023.03,30 RASSIE ERASMUS CREDIT STEVE HAAG SPORTS — Rassie Erasmus at SA Rugby HQ

Darts champion Gerwyn Price in action against Dragons RFC

Darts champion Gerwyn Price in action against Dragons RFC

Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar

Cheetahs and Western Province players embrace

Pumas scrumhalf Giovan Snyman

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 14: Tomas Albornoz of Benetton Rugby tackling Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images) — Benetton’s Tomas Albornoz tackles Sharks prop Ox Nche

Pumas flyhalf Brandon Thomson celebrates

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 21: Dan du Plessis of the DHL Stormers make a line break during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Benetton at Danie Craven Stadium on April 21, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers centre Dan du Plessis

Bulls loose forward WJ Steenkamp

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Ernst van Rhyn of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, round of 16 match between DHL Stormers and Harlequins at DHL Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images) — Stormers forward Ernst van Rhyn

JC Pretorius of the Lions during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Lions and Pumas at the Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on the 28 April 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix — Lions flank JC Pretorius

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Dylan de Leeuw of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Western Province lock Dylan de Leeuw

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Cheetahs wing Munier Hartzenberg

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Ruhan Nel of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Stormers centre Ruhan Nel

Connacht

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 08: Jarrod Taylor of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and NovaVit Griffons at DHL Stadium on April 08, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Western Province flank Jarrod Taylor

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 08: Scarra Ntubeni of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and NovaVit Griffons at DHL Stadium on April 08, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Western Province hooker Scarra Ntubeni

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 08: Jaywinn Juries of Griffons during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and NovaVit Griffons at DHL Stadium on April 08, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Griffons scrumhalf Jaywinn Juries

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Clayton Blommetjies of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Western Province fullback Clayton Blommetjies

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Luke Burger of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images) — Western Province wing Luke Burger scores

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Jean-Luc du Plessis of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 29: Andre-Hugo Venter of Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Carl Fourie/Gallo Images)

Nevaldo Fleurs of the Cell C Sharks during the 2023 Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Pumas held at Kings Park in Durban on 07 April 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Sharks fullback Nevaldo Fleurs

Manie Libbok scores against Connacht at Cape Town Stadium

Angelo Davids, Leolin Zas, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse and Herschel Jantjies after the Stormers' United Rugby Championship semi-final victory over Connacht — The Stormers back celebrate their victory over Connacht

Lions flank JC Pretorius and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg

Jaywinn Juries of the Griffons kicks a conversion during the 2023 Currie Cup match between the Western Province and Griffons held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 08 April 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 20: Connor Evans of DHL Western Province during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Airlink Pumas at Athlone Stadium on May 20, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Thinus Maritz/Gallo Images) — Western Province lock Connor Evans

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 07: Lubabalo Dobela of the Griquas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on April 07, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 15: (l-r) Neil Le Roux, Grant Williams and Imad Khan during the SA Rugby Academy training session at Durban High School on May 15, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) — Junior Bok scrumhalves Neil Le Roux and Imad Khan with Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams

Munster Rugby Squad Training, Hamilton RFC, Cape Town, South Africa 24/5/2023 Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag — Munster lock RG Snyman

Sanele Nohamba of the Lions sends the ball back during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Lions held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 26 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Edwill van der Merwe of the Lions attempts to get past Thomas Bursey of Western Province attempted tackle during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Lions held at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 26 May 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Deon Fourie scores against Munster in the URC final at DHL Stadium

Manie Libbok celebrates scoring a try in the URC final at DHL Stadium

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Manie Libbok, Paul de Wet and Ruhan Nel of the DHL Stormers during the Vodacom United Rugby Championship grand final, between the DHL Stormers and Munsterat on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Johan Mulder of the Windhoek Draught Griquas during the Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Toyota Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images) — Griquas scrumhalf Johan Mulder

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Damian Willemse, Warrick Gelant and Sergeal Petersen of the Stormers pose with the trophy during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on June 18, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. — Damian Willemse, Warrick Gelant and Sergeal Petersen

Griquas captain Hanru Sirgel

Griquas scrumhalf Johan Mulder

Griquas centre Sango Xamlashe

Stedman Gans of Bulls celebrates a try during the 2023 Currie Cup rugby match between Bulls and Griffons on 02 June 2023 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix — The Bulls celebrate a try against the Griffons

Emmanuel Tshituka of the Fidelity ADT Lions and Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Sharks and Lions held at Kings Park in Durban on 03 June 2023 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix — Lions flank Emmanuel Tshituka and Sharks flank Vincent Tshituka

Skipper Siviwe Soyizwapi and the Blitzboks

The Pumas celebrate beating Griquas

Western Province flyhalf Jurie Matthee

Posolo Tuilagi in action for Perpignan

The Cheetahs outside backs celebrate

Chiefs' Brodie Retallick (C) celebrates scoring a try during the Super Rugby semifinal match between the Waikato Chiefs and ACT Brumbies at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 17, 2023. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP) — Chiefs celebrate Brodie Retallick’s try against the Brumbies

Bulls flank Mihlali Mosi

Bulls loose forward Nizaam Carr

Bulls hooker Johan Grobbelaar

Proud Wits captain Constant Beckerling during the FNB Varsity Cup match between Wits and TUKS at Wits Rugby Stadium in Johannesburg on the 5th February 2018. Photo by Dominic Barnardt/VarsitySports

South Africa squad prepare to sing anthem before the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship game between South Africa and Georgia at Danie CravenStadium in Stellenbosch, South Africa on 24 June 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Akker van der Merwe

Canan Moodie of South Africa during the 2023 Castle Lager Rugby Championship Springbok training session at Loftus Stadium Field B in Pretoria on 20 June 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix — Springbok wing Canan Moodie at training

Duane Vermeulen and Jasper Wiese

Lukhanyo Am

Eben Etzebeth and Willie le Roux at Springbok training

Mzwandile Stick

Lukhanyo Am at Springbok training

Steven Kitshoff at Springbok training

Lukhanyo Am and Duane Vermeulen at Springbok training

Duane Vermeulen in action against the Wallabies

Jacques Nienaber at Springbok training

Deon Davids

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa makes a run during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Faf de Klerk of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) — Springbok scumhalf Faf de Klerk

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Kwagga Smith of South Africa (R) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — Springbok flank Kwagga Smith

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: RG Snyman of South Africa looks to pass during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Malcolm Marx of South Africa (C) scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — Malcolm Marx celebrates with his Springbok teammates after scoring

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Wallabies scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and Argentina at CommBank Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images) — Wallabies wing Mark Nawaqanitawase

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Nic White of the Wallabies in action during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and Argentina at CommBank Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images) — Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Fraser McReight of the Wallabies runs with the ball during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and Argentina at CommBank Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images) — Wallabies flank Fraser McReight

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: Carter Gordon of the Wallabies (R) is tackled by Lucio Cinti of the Pumas during The Rugby Championship match between the Australia Wallabies and Argentina at CommBank Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images) — Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Will Jordan of the All Blacks  (C) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — All Blacks wing Will Jordan

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Sam Cane, captain of the All Blacks  (R) looks to pass to Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks    (L) during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — Beauden Barrett and All Blacks captain Sam Cane

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Richie Mo’unga of the All Blacks  (C) looks for a gap during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 15: Aaron Smith of the All Blacks  scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium on July 15, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) — All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith

Brent and Benjy Russell, Schalk Burger and Schalk Jnr, and Butch and Jesse James

Trevor Halstead, Percy Montgomery, Butch James, Schalk Burger and Brent Russell with Anne Lee Murray

Cheslin Kolbe

Siya Kolisi

The Springboks in a huddle

Frans Malherbe in action against Argentina at Ellis Park

Bok MVP

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images) — Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Manie Libbok of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) — Manie Libbok

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Canan Moodie scores against Wales in Cardiff

CARDIFF, WALES - AUGUST 19: RG Jesse Kriel of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Andre Esterhuizen

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Photo: Twitter/@Springboks

Photo: Twitter/@Springboks

Photo: Twitter/@Springboks

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa is tackled by Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand during the Summer International match between New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Springbok wing Canan Moodie

Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse

Fiji players celebrate after the pre-2023 World Cup warm-up rugby union match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium in southwest London on August 26, 2023. – Fiji won the game 22-30. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP)

Damian Willemse and Jacques Nienaber

epa10021116 A South African boy presents a winners medal to Neethling Fouche of the Stormers after winning the United Rugby Championship (URC) 2021/22 Final between the Stormers and the Bulls in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 June 2022. — The Stormers receive URC medals from boys

epa10021116 A South African boy presents a winners medal to Neethling Fouche of the Stormers after winning the United Rugby Championship (URC) 2021/22 Final between the Stormers and the Bulls in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 June 2022. EPA/NIC BOTHMA

TOULON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Manie Libbok of South Africa with Mzwandile Stick (Backs Coach) of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Mayol on September 07, 2023 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chats to Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok

TOULON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Mayol on September 07, 2023 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

TOULON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Jacques Nienaber (Head Coach) of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Mayol on September 07, 2023 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber carries tackle bags

TOULON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 07: Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Mayol on September 07, 2023 in Toulon, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: Rieko Ioane of New Zealand is tackled by Yoram Moefana and Damian Penaud of France during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Rieko Ioane of New Zealand is tackled by Yoram Moefana and Damian Penaud of France

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: Antoine Dupont of France plays a kick from the ruck during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — France captain Antoine Dupont puts up a box kick

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: Matthieu Jalibert and Arthur Vincent of France celebrate victory at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and centre Arthur Vincent celebrate

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Mark Telea

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08: The players of France watch on as the players of New Zealand perform the Haka prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — France face the All Blacks haka

Japan's players celebrate scoring their first try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Japan and Chile at Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, south-western France on September 10, 2023.

Springbok lock RG Snyman offloads

Frans Malherbe

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi celebrates with fans

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 10: Jasper Wiese of South Africa breaks forward with the ball ahead of Jamie Ritchie of Scotland during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade Velodrome on September 10, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese on the charge

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Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP

Photo: Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams

BORDEAUX, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17: Grant Williams of South Africa celebrates with Damian Willemse and Canan Moodie of South Africa after scoring his team's seventh try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Romania at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 17, 2023 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Damian Willemse and Canan Moodie celebrate with Grant Williams

Stormers lock Hendre Stassen

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Handre Pollard of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Damian Willemse of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Springbok fullback Damian Willemse

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Marco van Staden of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Jesse Kriel of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Springbok centre Jesse Kriel

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Pita Ahki of Tonga during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome on October 01, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Andre Esterhuizen in action against Tonga

Siya Kolisi tackles Halaleva Fifita of Tonga at Stade Velodrome

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Springbok utility back Canan Moodie

NANTES, FRANCE - OCTOBER 08: Santiago Chocobares of Argentina breaks with the ball to score his team's first try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Japan and Argentina at Stade de la Beaujoire on October 08, 2023 in Nantes, France. (Photo by Pauline Ballet - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Argentina centre Santiago Chocobares breaks through against Japan

Johnny Sexton and Tom Brady

Argentina celebrate Nicolas Sanchez’s try against Wales in Marseille

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa is tackled by Gael Fickou of France during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) — Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse is tackled by France centre Gael Fickou

Andries Bekker and Werner Kruger at Bulls training

Springbok centre Damian de Allende

Limerick , Ireland - 21 October 2023; Rohan Janse van Rensburg of Hollywoodbets Sharks in action against Andrew Conway of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) — Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Willem Alberts of the Lions with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 21: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of the DHL Stormers on his way to the try line with Herschel Jantjies of the DHL Stormers celebrating during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on October 21, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images) — Stormers utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scores against the Lions

Bulls prop Wilco Louw

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Kwagga Smith and RG Snyman of South Africa celebrate following the team's victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) — Kwagga Smith and RG Snyman

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183877ad) Zebre Parma vs Vodacom Bulls. Zebre's Geronimo Prisciantelli and Vodacom Bulls' Sergeal Petersen BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 04 Nov 2023

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Sergeal Petersen of the Vodacom Bulls in action against Enrico Lucchin of Zebre Parma during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy.

MONIGO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 05: Sanel Nohamba of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton and Emirates Lions at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on November 05, 2023 in Monigo, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Cameron Hanekom of the Vodacom Bulls in action against Enrico Lucchin of Zebre Parma (right) and Guido Volpi of Zebre Parma.during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

MONIGO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 05: Sanel Nohamba of the Emirates Lions and, behind, Jordan Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton and Emirates Lions at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on November 05, 2023 in Monigo, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

MONIGO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 05: Players of the Emirates Lions celebtate Jaco Visagie of the Emirates Lions after scoring try during the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton and Emirates Lions at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on November 05, 2023 in Monigo, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

PARMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 04: Players of the Vodacom Bulls celebrate the try scored by Akker van der Merwe of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Zebre and Vodacom Bulls at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on November 04, 2023 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

MONIGO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 05: Jordan Hendrikse of the Emirates Lions converts a penalty during the United Rugby Championship match between Benetton and Emirates Lions at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on November 05, 2023 in Monigo, Italy. (Photo by Roberto Bregani/Gallo Images)

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 03: A second half Stormers scrum during a BKT URC match between Glasgow Warriors and DHL Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium, on November 03, 2023, in Scotstoun, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson/SNS Group via Getty Images)

The Vodacom Bulls lineup before kick-off against Cardiff Rugby

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Phelan/ProSports/Shutterstock (14182988w) Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of Stormers is dejected after the United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow Glasgow Warriors v Stormers, United Rugby Championship - 03 Nov 2023

LLANELLI, WALES - NOVEMBER 11: Marius Louw of Lions races in to score try during the United Rugby Championship match between Scarlets and Emirates Lions at Parc y Scarlets on November 11, 2023 in Llanelli, Wales.

SA Rugby magazine cover December 2023

Emmanuel Tshituka in action against Benetton Rugby

Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch is tackled by Leinster's Ciarán Frawley

Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom is tackled by Zebre Parma players

Sharks No 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe in action against Zebre Parma

Bulls centre Stedman Gans charges towards Cardiff flyhalf Tinus de Beer

Bulls wing Sergeal Petersen attempts to fend off Mason Grady of Cardiff

Marius Louw, Sanele Nohamba and Henco van Wyk in action for the Lions against Scarlets

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bryan Keane/INPHO/Shutterstock (14160479k) Munster vs Hollywoodbets Sharks . Sharks' Head Coach John Plumtree BKT United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 21 Oct 2023

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden in action against Munster

Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg in action against Ulster

Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi is tackled by Connacht wing Byron Ralston

Bulls fullback Devon Williams

Curwin Bosch of Sharks tackled by Stefan Hughes of Dragons during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 25 November 2023 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Willie le Roux of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 25 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse

Bulls flank Marco van Staden

Bulls lock Ruan Nortje

Bulls flank Elrigh Louw

Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter

Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi

Lions lock Willem Alberts

Johan Goosen and his Bulls teamates celebrate

Justin Geduld of South Africa against Great Britain during day one of the 2023 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on 9 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

PERPIGNAN, FRANCE - DECEMBER 10: Players of Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between USA Perpignan and Emirates Lions at Stade Aime Giral on December 10, 2023 in Perpignan, France. (Photo by Valentine Chapuis/Gallo Images)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 16: Ben Stevenson of the Newcastle Falcons and Quan Horn of the Emirates Lions during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Emirates Lions and Newcastle Falcons at Emirates Airline Park on December 16, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images).

Bulls flank Marco van Staden celebrates with captain Marcell Coetzee

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok kicks at goal

Adre Smith during the 2023 United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Sharks held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 30 December 2023. Photo by Shaun Roy/DHL

Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is tackled by Sharks hooker Fez Mbatha

Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg

Lions hooker PJ Botha is tackled by Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok offloads

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Jan-Hendrik Wessels of Vodacom Bulls makes a break to score his side's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bristol Bears and Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate on January 13, 2024 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Grant Williams of Hollywoodbets Sharks during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Oyonnax at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 13, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Khutha Mchunu of Vodacom Bulls dives over to score his side's second try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bristol Bears and Vodacom Bulls at Ashton Gate on January 13, 2024 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 14: Tapiwa Mafura of Toyota Cheetahs is tackled by Thomas Carol of Section Paloise during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Toyota Cheetahs and Section Paloise at NRCA Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

SA Rugby magazine cover February 2024

Blitzboks celebrate in Perth

Blitzboks

Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Referee, Nic Berry signals that the ball is held up as Sam Skinner of Scotland attempts to score a try during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfield Stadium on February 10, 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Waisake Naholo of the Highlanders readies himself to stop Tendai Mtawarira of the Cell C Sharks during the 2018 Super Rugby game between the Sharks and the Highlanders at Kings Park Stadium, Durban on 5 May 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

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Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 16: Pierre Spies of the Bulls competes with Sam Whitelock of the Crusaders in a lineout during the round five Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Bulls at AMI Stadium on March 16, 2013 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joseph Johnson/Getty Images)

Handre Pollard of the Bulls with Vodacom Mascot during the 2019 super rugby match between Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 15 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Jan Serfontein of the Bulls during the 2016 Super Rugby game between the Bulls and the Rebels at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on March 05, 2016 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Winfield Super 12, 8 May 1999. Northern Bulls 21 v Auckland Blues 19 Ruben Kruger & Marius Goosen. Photo credit:©Duif du Toit/Gallo Images

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 29, Francois Hougaard of the Bulls scores the first try during the Super 14 final match between Vodacom Bulls and Vodacom Stormers from Orlando Stadium on May 29, 2010 in Soweto, South Africa. Photo by Lee Warren / Gallo Images

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 19: Bulls players celebrate with the Super 14 trophy after the Super 14 Final match between the Sharks and the Bulls held at the Absa Stadium on May 19, 2007 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 30, Vodacom Bulls players celebrate during the Super 14 final match between Vodacom Bulls and Chiefs from Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 30, 2009, in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo by Lefty Shivambu / Gallo Images

Tendai Mtawarira of the Cell C Sharks during the 2019 Super Rugby game between the Sharks and the Stormers at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on 2 March 2019 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

PIENAAR HOLD CURRIE CUP ALOFT 1994 TRANSVAAL PLAYER MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT: TERTIUS PICKARD / Gallo Images

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 19: Lions halfback Johan Roux comes under close scrutiny from Auckland flanker Mark Carter r(right), during the Auckland Blues 6322 demolition of the Gauteng Lions at Eden Park, Auckland, Saturday. (Photo by Ross Land/Getty Images)

Winfield Super 12 , 3 May 1998. Golden Cats 16 v Queensland 20, Johan "Rassie" Erasmus in action for the Golden Cats. Photo credit:©Duif du Toit/Gallo Images

NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 25: The Cats Andre Venter leads the charge against the Hurricanes in the Telecom Super 12 at the Palmerston North Showgrounds, Saturday.The Hurricanes won 2923. (Photo by Ross Setford/Getty Images)

epa05458089 Warwick Tecklenberg of the Lions tackled by Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes in the final Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Lions at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, 06 August 2016. EPA/ROSS SETFORD EDITORIAL USE ONLY

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 19, Elton Jantjies of the Lions tackled by Brett Sheehan of the Force during the Vodacom Super Rugby match between Lions and Western Force at Coca Cola Park on March 19, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa Photo by Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

Aphiwe Dyantyi of the Emirates Lions on his way to scoring his try during the 2019 Super Rugby match between The Lions and The Stormers at the Ellis Park Stadium,Johannesburg on the 01 June 2019 ©Chris Kotze/BackpagePix

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - 5 May 2007, Earl Rose, Ashwin Willemse & Enrico Januarie celebrates Willemse's try during the Super 14 match between the Lions and Cheetahs held at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo by Gallo Images

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 17: CJ van der Linde of the Cheetas in action during the Super 14 match between the Cheetahs and Blue Bulls held at Vodacom Park on May 17, 2008 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA- 13 May 2006, Juan Smith and Ollie le Roux during the Super 14 match between the Vodacom Cheetahs and Cats at ABSA Park in Kimberley, South Africa. Photo by Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

WELKOM, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 15: Sarel Pretorius of the Cheetahs on the run during the Super 14 match between Vodacom Cheetahs and Auto and General Lions held at Northern Free State Stadium on May 15, 2010 in Welkom, South Africa. Photo by Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14, Willie le Roux during the Super Rugby match between The Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs from Mr Price Kings Park on July 14, 2012 in Durban, South Africa Photo by Steve Haag / Gallo Images

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 12: Cornall Hendricks of the Cheetahs celebrates his try during the Super Rugby match between Lions and Toyota Cheetahs at Ellis Park on July 12, 2014 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images)

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 06: Cornal Hendricks of the Cheetahs during the Super Rugby match between Toyota Cheetahs and Waratahs at Free State Stadium on June 06, 2015 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Uzair Cassiem of the Cheetahs during the Super Rugby match between Southern Kings and Toyota Cheetahs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on July 14, 2017 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images)

SA Rugby magazine cover March 2024 Cheslin Kolbe

Lions v Bulls Ellis Park

Bulls centre Stedman Gans celebrates Marcell Coetzee's try against the Lions

Ruben van Heerden Stormers against Sharks

Photo: Niall Carson/PA/BackpagePix Ireland's Peter O'Mahony celebrates with Bundee Aki during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024.

Marcell Coetzee leads the Bulls out at Loftus Versfeld

Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier scores

Bulls wing Kurt-Lee Arendse

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Marcus Smith of England celebrates scoring the winning drop goal as teammates celebrate behind during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on March 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kevin Manning/Action Plus/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13744014cq) Ricardo Duarttee of South Africa celebrates after converting a penalty goal to win the match; Allianz Stadium, Sydney, NSW, Australia: HSBC Sydney Rugby Sevens, New Zealand versus South Africa. Sydney Rugby Sevens, Sydney, Australia - 28 Jan 2023

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 24: Head Coach Dave Wessels of the Force looks on prior to the round five Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Force at AMI Stadium on March 24, 2017 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Italy celebrate their victory over Wales in Cardiff

Suleiman Hartzenberg celebrates with fellow DHL Stormers wing Leolin Zas after scoring against Edinburgh

Stormers vs Ulster

DHL Stormers centre Damian Willemse evades Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff

Stormers

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14319525bt) Vodacom Bulls vs Emirates Lions . Emirates Lions' Sanele Nohamba BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 27 Jan 2024

Ben Loader of the Stormers races for the tryline as Sam Prendergast of Leinster gives chase during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Stormers and Leinster at Cape Town Stadium on 27 April 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Manie Libbok during the URC match between the Dragons and DHL Stormers at Rodney Parade on 10 May 2024

Sanele Nohamba during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 rugby match between the Emirates Lions and Glasgow Warriors at Emirates Airline Park on the 18th May 2024 © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Vodacom Blue Bulls looking for the gap during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Benetton Rugby at Loftus Versfeld on May 18, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

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Photo: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images

Franco Smith

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Kurt-Lee Arendse scores against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld

Gerhard Steenekamp, Malcolm Marx and Vincent Koch set a scrum against Ireland

Jean-Luc du Plessis scores against the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 12: Sam Francis of the Fidility ADT Lions during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Airlink Pumas and Fidelity ADT Lions at Mbombela Stadium on July 12, 2024 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)

Springbok utility back Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Salmaan Moerat

The Springboks and Rassie Erasmus

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 19: Devon Williams of the Vodacom Blue Bulls takes off on a run during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld on July 19, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Makazole Mapimpi and Quan Horn celebrate

Celimpilo Gumede of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Western Province at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 27 July 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 02: Aphiwe Dyantyi, of the Vodacom Bulls during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Toyota Cheetahs and Vodacom Bulls at Toyota Stadium on August 02, 2024 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)

Imad Khan of Western Province evades a tackle from Dewald Human of Griffons to score a try under the posts during the 2024 Currie Cup game between Western Province and the Griffons at Cape Town Stadium on 3 August 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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epa11541662 Damian de Allende (L) and Handre Pollard (R) of the Springboks celebrate winning the Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 10 August 2024. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

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Celimpilo Gumede of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Marco Jansen van Vuren of the Toyota Cheetahs during the 2024 Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 19 July 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Photo: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Nico STeyn of the Lions during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Emirates Airline Park on July 27, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 24: Jurenzo Julius of the Sharks scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 31: Kwagga Smith of the Springbok scores a try during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 31, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

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Siya Kolisi

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Beauden Barrett

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