Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Rassie Erasmus made two changes for Saturday’s final All Blacks Test: Damian Willemse replaces the injured Cheslin Kolbe, while Morne van den Berg starts at scrum-half.

South Africa’s men begin a three-match ODI series in Namibia, with Bjorn Fortuin warning that the hosts are improving and expected to provide another highly competitive challenge.

The Proteas Women’s five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe will give younger players opportunities while helping coaches identify the group they believe can carry South African cricket towards 2029.

At the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka recovered from 4-2 down in the deciding set against Linda Noskova, moving 5-4 ahead after winning three successive games.

Tennis coach Sabelo Matebula backed Carlos Alcaraz to defend his US Open title, while predicting Frances Tiafoe would beat fellow American Michael Mmoh in their quarter-final.