This Afternoon’s Sport Highlights
- Cricket: Proteas Women say England carry the pressure ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final, with belief growing that the team have more to give.
- Soccer: Peter Shalulile and Mamelodi Sundowns have parted ways, with Orlando Pirates immediately linked to the striker.
- Rugby: The Junior Springboks have overhauled their lineup for a tough U20 World Championship clash against hosts Georgia.
Cricket: Proteas Women back themselves for England semi-final
South Africa’s women head into the knockout with quiet confidence, with Laura Wolvaardt insisting the pressure sits firmly on England as the host nation.
That mindset could suit a Proteas side that has not looked fully unleashed yet. Marizanne Kapp believes South Africa were operating within themselves through the group phase and that there is still another level to come — making the semi-final the ideal moment to deliver a complete performance.
Soccer: Shalulile leaves Sundowns and transfer talk heats up
One of the biggest local transfer developments of the day is that Sundowns and striker Peter Shalulile have gone their separate ways by mutual agreement.
That immediately puts the experienced Namibian forward back on the market, and the strongest early noise is that Orlando Pirates are interested in signing him.
For Sundowns, it closes the chapter on a prolific goalscorer. For Pirates, it opens the possibility of adding proven finishing power if they decide to move quickly in the window.
Rugby: Junior Boks freshen up for physical Georgia test
The Junior Springboks have made major selection changes for their next U20 World Championship outing, with sweeping changes to the starting XV aimed at keeping intensity high against the hosts in Tbilisi — including a change in on-field leadership as South Africa continue to spread minutes through the squad.
The challenge is not expected to be subtle either, with the group preparing for emotion and muscle from the hosts in what should be a fierce contest up front.
By the end of the match, almost every player in the touring squad will have seen action — a clear sign the coaching staff want both depth and readiness before the tournament enters its sharper stages.
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