Match report

An Irish penalty goal at the death broke the hearts of the SA U18 'A' team in the opening match of the annual U18 International Series as the visitors clinched a nail-biting 36-33 victory at Durbanville High School in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs on Friday.

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Springbok Women flanker and Isuzu Bulls Daisies captain Lusanda Dumke is stepping away from rugby due to health concerns.

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The Springboks wrapped up their two-week conditioning camp in Johannesburg on Thursday where they continued to put in the hard yards for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, and the excitement among the three Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship winners was etched on their faces after what they described as an opportunity of a lifetime.

Carling Currie Cup

The third round of the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off in Kimberley on Friday, when Suzuki Griquas host DHL Western Province from 15h00, with the home side determined to build on their victory over the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers last weekend, while the Capetonians will be eager to notch up their first victory of the season.

Team announcement

The Under-18 International Series kicks off on Friday at Hoërskool Durbanville in Cape Town, with South Africa's top young rugby talent taking on top-class international opponents from Europe.