Du Plessis was set to defend his title against undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 317.

Back then, South Africa was not among the favorites to win this competition. Having emerged from sporting isolation just a few years ago, people did not know what to expect from SA’s rugby team.

The flanker was named the national team ... to-back Rugby World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023. Those successes brought the country together with iconic figure Kolisi providing a unifying presence.

Fans will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with the Junior Springboks during a meet and greet session in Gqeberha.

Connacht head to South Africa for two ... a tough ask for both players, but Tucker says they have the ability to fit into the Connacht system and “play the kind of rugby we’ve been playing”.

Connacht continue their United Rugby ... trip [to South Africa]. He said he was “very proud” of how Connacht pushed the Stormers to secure two bonus points; adding that his players “were ...