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Malcolm Marx joins Bulls long-term as Springboks name experienced side for Italy

Rassie Erasmus picks an experienced side for Italy, and Malcolm Marx signs a long-term Bulls deal from July 2027.

“Rassie Erasmus has gone with an experienced side, Ruan Norkia and Salmaan Moerat partnering up in that second row for Norkia. There's a bit of history there between Murat and him. He says he will always look up to him. Me and Salmaan been coming since 2017. We're from the same age group.”

As heard on 947’s 947 Drive with Thando

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With Hoffenham. In rugby, the Springboks have three big tests ahead of them in Europe. But first up is Italy on Saturday. Rassie Erasmus has gone with an experienced side, Ruan Norkia and Salmaan Moerat partnering up in that second row for Norkia. There's a bit of history there between Murat and him. He says he will always look up to him. Me and Salmaan been coming since 2017. We're from the same age group. We played together at the 20 junior Springboks.

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Bafana coach explains why Orlando Stadium is the home ground

Bafana coach Peter Musumani names a 27-man squad for Kenya and says Orlando Stadium was chosen for travel and flight logistics.

“The idea on the technical side for Bafana to play in Orlando Stadium is”

As heard on 947’s 947 Drive with Thando

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LIV Golf set to end after revamp fails to attract funding

Reports say LIV 2.0, backed by BC Partners Credit, failed to win enough player and commercial commitments after the Saudi PIF withdrew.

“Then, in terms of golf, live golf appears set to come to an end after efforts to secure funding for a revamped version of the breakaway league reportedly failing.”

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PSL chair: VAR is SAFA's competence, not ours

After President Ramaphosa visited PSL offices, chairman Ivan Khoza said VAR is handled by SAFA, whose committee is preparing a report.

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