Ready your jerseys and set your alarms, rugby fans! This weekend's fixtures are rolling out, packed with action as South African squads clash in Test and Vodacom URC matches. Here’s who you’ll be shouting for (or against) from the stands or your couch.
The stage is set for a fiery showdown on Saturday as Wales takes on the Springboks at 5:10 PM. The Welsh squad looks formidable with Blair Murray at fullback, flanked by Ellis Mee and Rio Dyer on the wings. The midfield duo of Joe Roberts and Joe Hawkins will be ones to watch, while Dan Edwards pulls the strings at fly-half. Up front, the pack is led by the dynamic Aaron Wainwright at number eight, backed by Alex Mann and Taine Plumtree. Dewi Lake captains the side from hooker, setting the tone in the scrum.
"GROBBIES: Boks ‘100% in’ for one last push"
Meanwhile, the Vodacom URC will see local derbies heating up with the Bulls and Lions facing off at 2 PM on Saturday. The 'Ackers factor' is expected to add some serious zest to the Jukskei derby.
Over in Ireland, at 7:30 PM, the Stormers are set to defend their top spot against Munster, with the Stormers declaring themselves ready for the "Thomond Park fire".
Following that, the Sharks aim to make a splash in Galway against Connacht at 9:45 PM. "Kicking boots packed for Galway," promises the Sharks team, indicating they’re geared up for a fierce battle.
Teams for the weekend are mostly under wraps with several line-ups still to be confirmed, but the excitement is palpable. This blend of seasoned warriors and eager newcomers in all squads suggests we're in for a thrilling set of matches. So, whether you're a die-hard supporter or a neutral rugby enthusiast, brace yourselves for a weekend of hard tackles, strategic plays, and possibly a few surprises that’ll have you either jumping with joy or yelling at the TV.
Teams:
Wales: 15 Blair Murray, 14 Ellis Mee, 13 Joe Roberts, 12 Joe Hawkins, 11 Rio Dyer, 10 Dan Edwards, 9 Kieran Hardy, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Alex Mann, 6 Taine Plumtree, 5 Rhys Davies, 4 Ben Carter, 3 Keiron Assiratti, 2 Dewi Lake (c), 1 Gareth Thomas. Bench: 16 Brodie Coghlan, 17 Danny Southworth, 18 Chris Coleman, 19 James Ratti, 20 Morgan Morse, 21 Reuben Morgan-Williams, 22 Callum Sheedy, 23 Ben Thomas.
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Ready your jerseys and set your alarms, rugby fans! This weekend's fixtures are rolling out, packed with action as South African squads clash in Test and Vodacom URC matches. Here’s who you’ll be shouting for (or against) from the stands or your couch.
The stage is set for a fiery showdown on Saturday as Wales takes on the Springboks at 5:10 PM. The Welsh squad looks formidable with Blair Murray at fullback, flanked by Ellis Mee and Rio Dyer on the wings. The midfield duo of Joe Roberts and Joe Hawkins will be ones to watch, while Dan Edwards pulls the strings at fly-half. Up front, the pack is led by the dynamic Aaron Wainwright at number eight, backed by Alex Mann and Taine Plumtree. Dewi Lake captains the side from hooker, setting the tone in the scrum.
"GROBBIES: Boks ‘100% in’ for one last push"
Meanwhile, the Vodacom URC will see local derbies heating up with the Bulls and Lions facing off at 2 PM on Saturday. The 'Ackers factor' is expected to add some serious zest to the Jukskei derby.
Over in Ireland, at 7:30 PM, the Stormers are set to defend their top spot against Munster, with the Stormers declaring themselves ready for the "Thomond Park fire".
Following that, the Sharks aim to make a splash in Galway against Connacht at 9:45 PM. "Kicking boots packed for Galway," promises the Sharks team, indicating they’re geared up for a fierce battle.
Teams for the weekend are mostly under wraps with several line-ups still to be confirmed, but the excitement is palpable. This blend of seasoned warriors and eager newcomers in all squads suggests we're in for a thrilling set of matches. So, whether you're a die-hard supporter or a neutral rugby enthusiast, brace yourselves for a weekend of hard tackles, strategic plays, and possibly a few surprises that’ll have you either jumping with joy or yelling at the TV.
Teams: