This Afternoon’s Sport Highlights
- Rugby: The Springboks kick off their 2026 Nations Championship against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, with a huge forward battle looming.
- Football/Soccer: Orlando Pirates confirm young winger Relebohile Mofokeng’s transfer to a Belgian Pro League club is done, pending a medical.
- Football/Soccer: Bafana Bafana bank a significant prize fund after made history at FIFA World Cup 2026 by progressing from Group A.
Rugby: Springboks vs England Set to Ignite Ellis Park
The Springboks open their 2026 Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, and Rassie Erasmus has made clear he doesn’t fear losing but demands more. The coach also shed new light on scrum-feeds as referees prepare to police mauls more closely.
Up front, Ox Nché relishes the scrum battle against England and is drawing inspiration from Os du Randt. England, meanwhile, are breathing in the Highveld challenge, with Alex Coles braced for a massive forward battle.
In the midfield, Jesse Kriel says his motivation just gets more and more, as he and Damian de Allende prepare to extend their long-standing midfield partnership. Erasmus has framed the midfield maul as a Bok rebellion, while England’s Nick Easter eyes a way past Manie rather than the “freak” Ox. Kriel has also spoken about what drives the Bok backline warhorses.
Football/Soccer: Pirates Confirm Mofokeng’s Belgian Move
Orlando Pirates have confirmed the Mofokeng transfer to a Belgian Pro League club, with young winger Relebohile Mofokeng’s switch subject to a medical and personal terms. The club revealed the deal was sealed before the World Cup.
Emotions ran high as Mofokeng was in tears after his final match for the Buccaneers. Bafana coach Hugo Broos has sent a message on the move, warning that Rele has to be stronger physically to earn regular game time abroad.
He follows a well-trodden path, joining a list of SA stars who shined in Belgium.
Football/Soccer: Bafana Bank Historic World Cup Payday
Bafana Bafana made history at FIFA World Cup 2026 by progressing from Group A, and here’s how much they banked in total.
Ronwen Williams saluted Bafana coach Hugo Broos after the side punched above its weight, with the squad also praised for their historic Group A campaign.
Off the pitch, the players won hearts too, going viral for a maskandi moment in Los Angeles after their World Cup journey ended.
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