"I’m sure any other team that caught this team today in the URC would have gone through exactly what we went through today.”

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Uncapped Wales player Garyn Phillips has revealed that his father was in tears after his call up. The Ospreys front row was one of six players called up by Matt Sherratt who have never played international rugby. Teammates Keelan Giles and Reuben Morgan-Williams were also given the call.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes Bulls bruiser Cobus Wiese has a big future at the Springboks because of his sheer bulk, skill, and ability to play in the second and back rows. The 28-year-old younger brother of No 8 Jasper ticks all the boxes for Erasmus and in the future could be a vital pillar in the Bok engine room.

From the roar of Loftus Versfeld to Lord’s in London and the Club World Cup in Asia, South African sports teams are in the global spotlight this week.