RC 260806SAfmMichael Abrahamson
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Rugby dominated the show, with a detailed Springboks preview, while WAFCON’s controversial group tiebreaks and Herman Loubser’s Sunshine Tour lead also featured strongly.
- 19:35
Springboks named a strong side for Argentina: Siya Kolisi captains, Eben Etzebeth returns, and Cameron Hanekom starts at No 8; the rugby championship is on hold this year.
- 19:35
The Greatest Rivalry tour was explained as Argentina this weekend, then New Zealand tests at Ellis Park, Cape Town Stadium and FNB Stadium, before the final match in Baltimore, Maryland.
- 19:14
WAFCON Group C ended with Malawi and Nigeria through, while Zambia missed out despite the best goal difference; the discussion said CAF’s tiebreak system felt unfair and goal difference should matter more.
- 19:53
Herman Loubser shot a course-record 62 at Wingate Park to reach 15 under and take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Sunbet Challenge in Pretoria.
- 19:48
Poch Boys High’s Heritage Cricket Festival runs from 7 to 9 August, with schools from the North West, Gauteng and beyond, three fields in use, and T20 cricket starting on Friday.