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Saturday, October 2, 2021
Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction: DStv Premiership vs Amazulu
Kaizer Chiefs head into their clash with Amazulu under all sorts of pressure but does that mean Stuart Baxter will stick or twist regarding the starting XI.
Here we look at how Kaizer Chiefs might line up against Amazulu on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction
After keeping a clean sheet last time out, we would expect that Daniel Akepyi will retain his place in goal halting the merry-go-round between the sticks.
Sifiso Hlanti’s sending off will open the door for Sibusiso Mabaliso to make just his second start for Kaizer Chiefs in the DStv Premiership. Baxter may also consider the services of Happy Mashiane.
Love them or hate them, Daniel Cardoso and Erick Mathoho will not be shifted from their place at the heart of the Kaizer Chiefs defence.
Reeve Frosler put in a decent shift in his first start of the season against Marumo Gallants and will more than likely continue in the role.
Kaizer Chiefs have little choice but to stick with central midfield duo Njabulo Blom and Cole Alexander, despite the latter being bullied by Gallants Miguel Timm in their last outing.
Bernard Parker assumed Lebogang Manyama’s role as a false nine, last time out and offered more than the man he replaced. Expect Baxter to revert to Parker in a bid to solve the problems in the final third.
On the wings, Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat should hold onto their places in the team.
Kaizer Chiefs failure to sign an out and out striker has left them with a huge problem in their quest to replace injured striker Samir Nurkovic in the starting XI.
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo showed a great deal of intensity and effort without making much of an impact last time out but with only Lazarous Kambole in reserve, Ngcobo is likely to start up front. Kaizer Chiefs don’t have a target man to deploy which could see Baxter try a left-field option, but the risk of playing a centre back at nine is likely to outweigh the rewards of an experiment paying off.
Starting XI prediction
Kaizer Chiefs starting XI prediction: Daniel Akpeyi, Sibusiso Mabaliso, Erick Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso, Reeve Frosler, Cole Alexander, Njabulo Blom, Bernard Parker, Khama Billiat, Keagan Dolly, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo.
Confirmed starting XI
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Rugby Championship: Argentina vs Australia LIVE scores
Argentina vs Australia live scores; The Wallabies and Pumas round off their Rugby Championship campaign on the Gold Coast.
Argentina vs Australia LIVE scores
Preview
Greg Holmes will become the oldest Wallabies player since World War II after being included on the bench for their clash against Argentina on Saturday, while Sean McMahon was another surprise call-up.
A prop by trade, the 38-year-old Holmes played the last of his 27 Tests in 2016.
Now with the Western Force, he was brought into the camp by coach Dave Rennie to help out in Perth last month and has had such an impact that he has unexpectedly been given another chance.
Back-rower McMahon was also a shock inclusion on the bench, back for the first time since facing Scotland at Edinburgh in 2017 before taking a lucrative contract in Japan with Suntory Sungoliath.
That move ruled him out of further selection as an overseas-based player, but tweaks to the so-called “Giteau Law” now allow Rennie to select two foreign-based players with less than 60 Tests of experience.
“Both Greg and Sean have worked extremely hard on the field and around their detail off the field and they’re both super-excited to represent their country again on Saturday evening,” said Rennie.
“We’ve felt really well supported during all of our Tests in Australia this year and we’re looking to finishing the Rugby Championship with a performance the team and the country can be proud of.”
Their inclusion is another eye-opening move from Rennie, who stunned the rugby world when he re-called playmaker Quade Cooper earlier in the tournament after four years in the wilderness.
It proved to be inspirational with Cooper making a triumphant comeback at flyhalf.
He will start again for their re-match on the Gold Coast against Argentina, who are reeling after six players were ruled out of the clash for breaching coronavirus health orders, including tighthead prop Santiago Medrano and No 8 Pablo Matera.
Rennie made three changes to his run-on team, with Pete Samu forcing his way in for the first time this year.
He was named at blindside flanker while Jordan Petaia will start on the right wing with Marika Koroibete given the week off to spend time with his newborn child.
The only other change sees Darcy Swain rotate into the starting second row with Matt Philip shifting to the bench.
Australia are chasing four wins in a row for the first time in the Rugby Championship, while Argentina are looking to prevent a sixth straight defeat.
Saturday’s Test kicks off at 09:05 (SA time).
Teams
Australia
15 Reece Hodge, 14 Jordan Petaia, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Samu Kerevi, 11 Andrew Kellaway, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Michael Hooper (captain), 6 Pete Samu, 5 Darcy Swain, 4 Izack Rodda, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 James Slipper
Substitutes: 16 Lachlan Lonergan, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Greg Holmes, 19 Matt Philip, 20 Sean McMahon, 21 Jack Gordon, 22 James O’Connor, 23 Tom Wright
Argentina
15 Juan Cruz Mallia, 14 Matias Moroni, 13 Lucio Cinti, 12 Santiago Chocobares, 11 Emiliano Boffelli, 10 Santiago Carreras, 9 Gonzalo Bertranou, 8 Rodrigo Bruni, 7 Marcos Kremer, 6 Juan Martin Gonzalez, 5 Tomas Lavanini, 4 Guido Petti, 3 Enrique Pieretto, 2 Julian Montoya (captain), 1 Rodrigo Martinez
Substitutes: 16 Facundo Bosch, 17 Thomas Gallo, 18 Eduardo Bello, 19 Matias Alemanno, 20 Francisco Gorrissen, 21 Gonzalo Garcia, 22 Domingo Miotti, 23 Mateo Carreras
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To be the best you’ve got to beat the best – Springboks aim to claim back their world number 1 ranking from All Blacks!
The Springboks and All Blacks will enter into rugby warfare filled with the greatest attrition, respect, pride and dignity when the two sides set the rugby world alight at the CBUS Super Stadium this afternoon.
Rugby’s greatest rivalry will be at its fiercest when these two sides clash in Australia on Saturday, 2 October.
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RESPECT OFF THE FIELD, WAR ON IT!
New Zealand and South Africa have the greatest admiration for one another off the field. This goes out the window for the 80 minutes on the field.
Friendships become battles and bonds become collisions! As the world’s best sides aim to conquer each other.
The world’s best defense will look to hold the most potent attack. There will be no inches given, many taken and blood, sweat and tears in abundance as the greatest side’s in the world fight to be confirmed as the number one team in the world.
READ | SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS: 7 STATS AND FACTS TO HELP YOU IMPRESS YOUR MATES!
TO BE THE BEST YOU’VE GOT TO BEAT THE BEST, AT THEIR BEST.
The Springboks are wounded, with their backs to the wall and there is no side more dangerous than a wounded Bok side. Unless, you consider the team who hasn’t lost in over a year, the mighty ALL Blacks! They’re on a streak and came a whisper away from losing last weekend.
This creates a beast against a monster. A vicious and ferocious wounded Bok vs a NZ side that took a scare. No teams are more dangerous so they will be at the best when fighting to be the best.
The winner of this game will be crowned the number 1 team in the latest IRB World Rugby Rankings.
READ | EXPLAINER: WHAT THE SPRINGBOKS NEED TO DO TO REGAIN THEIR NUMBER 1 WORLD CUP RANKING
TRADITION, REDEMPTION AND CONQUERING THE GREATEST RIVALRY
Despite the Rugby Championship being wrapped up, this is about redemption and even that is an understatement.
For these two sides, the tradition of this game means more than the trophy. It is what they wake up and train for. The purpose driving their excellence which is emphasized and personified when they go head-to-head.
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From the very beginning, a special haka will be given to show respect to The Springboks and to declare rugby war!
They are playing for the right to be called the best in the world and beating the other legendary rival is what it’ll take to earn this honour. Legendary clashes across the park add to many battles within the war…
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At scrum time, we will have a colossal battle of force and technique, through to every bone-crunching tackle and scintillating moment of brilliance.
Battles for the ages across the park with captain Siya Kolisi vs Akira Ioane, Beauden Barrett vs Handre Pollard and Joe Moody vs Ox Nche. Both sides have benches good enough to play in most teams in the world. The likes of Malcolm Marx for the Boks and Richie Mo’unga for NZ.
A win for Jacques Nienaber and the Boks need after losing three in a row for the first time since 2016. A win that can make or break the Springbok season and be the difference between a mixed season and a great one.
READ | DEFIANT SPRINGBOKS VOW TO STICK TO THEIR DNAA AND KICK, KICK. KICK!
If Nienaber and the Boks manage to win he will have won the British & Irish Lions series and conquered the All Blacks.
Expect intensity to be an understatement. A game that will leave the world speechless and in awe. It’s the age-old turned modern-day classic, the newest chapter in the greatest legacy…
READ | EBEN ETZEBETH MAKES PROMISE TO ALL SPRINGBOKS SUPPORTERS
The Springboks vs The All Blacks to be the best in the world.
Kick-off is at 12:05 on Saturday at the CBUS Super Stadium.
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Rugby Championship: South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE scores
The 101st South Africa vs New Zealand Test takes place on Australian soil and with the Rugby Championship decided there is just pride at stake.
South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE scores
South Africa vs New Zealand preview
Pride means a lot to these two camps though and this is not likely to take on any sort of exhibition air.
The match at the CBUS Super Stadium kicks off at 20h05 (12h05 SA time) and will be broadcast live on SuperSport.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said they are “hurting” after three defeats in a row, following back-to-back losses against the Wallabies and then being pipped 19-17 by the All Blacks through a late penalty goal last weekend, and he added that the team were determined to finish the competition on a winning note.
“It’s all about the way we play, so all we can do is put in the hard work,” said Kolisi.
“The attitude is there; we just have to take our opportunities and get the desired result.
“We are not giving up.
“I thought we brought the intensity last Saturday, but we didn’t take our opportunities, and we lost the match in the last two minutes.
“Our preparation this week has been good, although as a team we are disappointed with the results, but our focus is on finishing the tour on a strong note.
“There are people at home supporting us and hopefully our hard work on the training field pays off tomorrow.
“It is tough for us as a team,” said Kolisi.
“We are hurting just as our fans are hurting because we are preparing well, but we are not getting the results. But we’ll keep working hard.
“All we can control is our discipline and attitude, and we will give it our best tomorrow. Only our actions will change how people feel.”
All Blacks coach Ian Foster said they were keen to finish the Rugby Championship on a high.
“The energy levels are high in the team, it’s our fifth Test in a row, and we’re highly motivated ahead of another big Test against South Africa and the last Test of the Championship,” said Foster.
“We’ve achieved the Championship title, which we’re really proud to have achieved. The fact that we now have the chance to achieve a potential Grand Slam against our Southern Hemisphere opponents is pretty special. I’m excited by that and it has already given this weekend’s Test an edge.”
Foster said the All Blacks were looking for improvement in their game across the board this week: “We learnt some lessons last week. We didn’t look after the ball as well as we could have and some of our work at the ruck wasn’t as good as we wanted. We have to lift our performance in that area and the team is keen to get that right this weekend.”
Teams: South Africa vs New Zealand
South Africa
15 Willie le Roux, 14 Sbu Nkosi, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Kwagga Smith, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Trevor Nyakane, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche
Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Jasper Wiese, 21 Herschel Jantjies, 22 Elton Jantjies, 23 Frans Steyn
New Zealand
15 Jordie Barrett; 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 David Havili, 11 Rieko Ioane; 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Brad Weber; 8 Luke Jacobson, 7 Ardie Savea (captain), 6 Akira Ioane; 5 Scott Barrett, 4 Brodie Retallick; 3 Nepo Laulala, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Joe Moody. Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 George Bower, 18 Ofa Tuungafasi, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Ethan Blackadder, 21 TJ Perenara, 22 Richie Mo’unga, 23 Damian McKenzie.
MATCH INFORMATION, KICK-OFF TIMES, TV DETAILS, LIVE STREAM
Date: Saturday 2 October 2021
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Kick-off time: 12:05 (SAST)
Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU)
Assistant Referee 1: Damon Murphy (RA)
Assistant Referee 2: Jordan Way (RA)
TMO: Brett Cronan (RA))
TV: SuperSport
Stream: Dstv Now
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Orlando Pirates starting XI prediction: DStv Premiership vs Cape Town City
Orlando Pirates starting XI prediction: The Sea Robbers will be out to bounce back from defeat to Sundowns when they travel to the Mother City this weekend.
Here we look at how Orlando Pirates might line up against Cape Town City on Saturday 2 October 2021.
Orlando Pirates starting XI prediction
With Richard Ofori a long term injury absentee (he was ruled out of international duty next month), Siyabonga Mpontshane is likely to continue in goal. Mpontshane wasn’t really culpable in the two goals Sundowns banged in with the defensive line leaving him exposed.
Innocent Maela could return to the starting lineup at left back, with Paseka Mako likely to be made the scapegoat for a poor showing by the entire backline.
Despite their poor display against Sundowns, Thulani Hlatshwayo and Happy Jele should retain their places as the centre back pairing.
Bandile Shandu was comfortably the best player in the defence last time out and should be the first name pencilled into the team sheet at right back.
In midfield, Goodman Mosele has probably done enough to get away with a sub-par showing last weekend, but Abel Mabaso’s legginess suggests he needs a break with Siphesihle Ndlovu likely to receive a late birthday present in the form of a recall to the Orlando Pirates starting XI.
If fit, Vincent Pule and Deon Hotto will almost certainly start in the wide areas with the pair creating plenty of chances in their most recent outing.
Up front the failure to convert those chances might be remedied by deploying a second striker to aid Tshegofatso Mabasa and after several matches on the bench it could be Kwame Peprah’s time to shine.
Orlando Pirates Starting XI predicted
Siyabonga Mpontshane, Innocent Maela, Thulani Hlatshwayo, Happy Jele, Bandile Shandu, Goodman Mosele, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Vincent Pule, Deon Hotto, Tshegofatso Mabasa, Kwame Peprah.
Confirmed Starting XI
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Friday, October 1, 2021
News24.com | Bok leader Siya Kolisi hurt by multiple Oz and AB defeats, vows to get them right on Saturday
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said the multiple defeats they've endured in Australia have taken some getting used to, but they can't throw in the towel with one game left.
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