South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.
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Faced with an injury to prop Sanelisiwe Charlie, the Springbok Women have retooled their backline and rotated the pack as they pursue redemption and a world top-eight ranking against Ireland at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.
Under-pressure Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has backed underperforming strikers Brayan León and Iqraam Rayners to rediscover their scoring touch ahead of Saturday’s Durban City clash.
The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee has identified Durban as its preferred host city in its bid to host the 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games. But questions remain about the country’s readiness.
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