Monday, 5 October 2026

Bafana Bafana have won all three matches since Pitso Mosimane’s return, including a 1-0 victory over Egypt, with nine changes still producing a convincing result.

All four South African URC franchises sit inside the top eight after two rounds: the Sharks and Lions won at home, while the Stormers and Bulls lost narrowly away.

Taylor Kavanagh broke the South African 10km record by 22 seconds in Romania, her second national record in 15 days; the mark remains subject to ratification.

The Proteas are preparing for three Tests against Australia, beginning at Kingsmead in Durban on 9 October, after a drawn warm-up match in Potchefstroom.

Orlando Pirates midfielder Thabiso Monyane? returned to light training ahead of the MTN8 final against Sundowns after recovering from a grade-three ankle ligament tear in just five weeks.