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Wade Pretorius

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Wade Pretorius is an experienced sports writer, who has covered some of the biggest events in the world for the biggest South African media houses. Previously a qualified lawyer, he used his love for sport to turn his passion into a career. For nearly a decade, he has been covering local and international soccer as well as cricket and golf spending countless hours bringing fans around the country up to date. Even as a two-time global winner of the popular sports prediction Superbru, he still st…

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Izaks to debut for Junior Springboks

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By Wade Pretorius
| The South African Verified
The Junior Springboks celebrate their victory against Georgia. Photo: SA Rugby website. The Junior Springboks celebrate their victory against Georgia. Photo: SA Rugby website. Fullback Regan Izaks will make his debut for the Junior Springboks as head coach Bafana Nhleko named a series of changes to face Italy. Nhleko named five uncapped players in his starting team to face Italy in Paarl on Thursday in their second Pool C match of the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship.
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Mbonambi: Springboks can handle the heat

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By Wade Pretorius
| SAPeople
Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi has no fear regarding the country’s huge expectations heading into a thrilling international season. With the team entering the international extravaganza as the defending champions and the excitement building for the global showpiece, expectations are high, but Mbonambi said it was something the side embraced.
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Chiefs won't pay up to keep Hlanti

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By Wade Pretorius
| The South African Verified
Kaizer Chiefs defender Sifiso Hlanti was thought to have signed a one-year extension with Amakhosi. Source: Twitter Kaizer Chiefs defender Sifiso Hlanti was thought to have signed a one-year extension with Amakhosi. Source: Twitter Kaizer Chiefs won’t be giving Sifiso Hlanti a new deal on the same terms if he is indeed to stay with the club for the season ahead.
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