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'Why Put Him in the 16 Jersey?': Squidge Rugby on Paul de Villiers, Bench Hookers and the New Bok Hybrid

Squidge Rugby's Republic of Rugby pod sees the Stormers' decision to load Paul de Villiers into the No. 16 jersey for a top-of-the-table URC clash as a Rassie Erasmus-style hybrid play — and points to a wider trend that's reshaping forward selection.

Rugby Union · 5/8/2026

Paul de Villiers Lands First Springbok Camp as Rassie Eyes a No.6 Succession

Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has earned his first Springbok alignment camp call-up at 23, with 111 tackles and eight URC turnovers reopening the No. 6 succession question for Siya Kolisi.

Rugby Union · 4/26/2026

Pride, Pain and Progress: Canada's Rocky Road Through SVNS 2 Sao Paulo

Canada's sevens side left Sao Paulo with their heads held high but without the victory they needed, as commentators highlighted Thomas Ishaw's injury fallout and a standout display from Belgium's Ryan Godsmark.

Rugby · 4/19/2026

La Rochelle Delivers at Stade Marcel-Deflandre to Seal Home Win Over Pau

La Rochelle won at home against Pau at Stade Marcel-Deflandre in the 2026 season fixture on 22 March 2026. With only the classified finishing order available, the result points to a controlled home performance from La Rochelle, who stayed ahead of Pau throughout the key narrative of the contest. Pau finished second after a competitive but ultimately unsuccessful away effort.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Stade Rochelais Make Home Advantage Count Against Section Paloise

Stade Rochelais secured a professional home victory over Section Paloise at Stade Marcel-Deflandre in the Top 14 2026, finishing first in the classification while the visitors placed second. With limited event data available, the result points to a composed and efficient performance from the hosts, who made home advantage count and kept control of the contest against a competitive but ultimately second-best Pau side.

Rugby · 3/22/2026

Pau Makes Home Ground Count at Stade du Hameau

Pau secured a home victory over Bordeaux Begles at Stade du Hameau in the 2026 season fixture, finishing first ahead of the visitors. With only the classified order available, the result points to a composed and effective performance from Pau, who made home advantage count and controlled the contest well enough to stay ahead to the finish.

Rugby · 3/2/2026