PICK OF THE SPORT: Dylan Bettencourt recommends you surrender the weekend to some of the best rugby you’ll see this year.
Rugby fans will enjoy a three-course feast of rugby this weekend.
Early on Saturday morning, fans can enjoy breakfast while watching Australia battle to retain some pride against New Zealand at Stadium Australia in Sydney.
Australia collapsed against Argentina two weeks ago, and the once mighty All Blacks have won just one match in their last four outings and narrowly lost to the Springboks twice in a row. While everybody agrees they fought bravely, coach Scott Robertson will be desperate for a win.
Around braai time, the Gauteng Lions face the Sharks at Emirates Ellis Park. The Currie Cup final will almost certainly be played in freezing conditions, with wind and possible rain in prospect.
The Sharks have lost five out of 11 matches, while the Lions have not lost any. However, the fast-running Lions may very well suffer their first defeat facing the strong forwards of the men from Durban.
Later in the night, the main meal sees the Springboks facing Los Pumas in Unico Madre stadium in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Even though the Boks are favourites, the Argentinians don’t give up easily and the hostile crowd will definitely be a factor.
All three matches will be on DStv channel 201.
Australia v New Zealand at Stadium Australia, Sydney, at 7.45am.
Gauteng Lions v Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Ellis Park, at 4pm.
Argentina v South Africa, Unico Madre Stadium, at 11pm.
The fixtures will be live on DStv channel 201.
➤ Arsenal is right back in the thick of things this weekend. After taking on and beating north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday, the Gunners face league leaders Manchester City this Sunday.
Matches between these two teams have been entertaining in the last few seasons as Arsenal have proved to be City’s closest competitors.
Mikel Arteta and his side will already feel they need a win this early in the season as City are yet to drop points.
Erling Haaland has been in incredible form to start the season, scoring nine goals in four games, six more than anyone else.
The Arsenal defence, at 5.30pm on Sunday, will have their work cut out for them to stop the Norwegian striker.
But before that, Chelsea kicks the weekend off on Saturday with a short trip to London neighbours West Ham at 1.30pm.
Tottenham also face a short trip to Brentford at 4pm as they look to get back to winning ways, with Liverpool facing Bournemouth at the same time.
Manchester United face Crystal Palace at 6.30pm on Saturday.
All the Premier League action will be live on DStv channel 203.
➤ The infamous Marina Bay Street Circuit is next up for Formula 1 this weekend as Singapore takes centre stage.
Given the heat and tight track, the Singapore Grand Prix is a tricky race for the drivers. However, it always offers something different from the other races.
McLaren is now leading the constructor’s championship, but driver Lando Norris is still far from overtaking Max Verstappen in the driver’s standings.
Lights out for the race is set for 2pm on Sunday, live on DStv channel 215.
Pictured above: Springboks.
Source: Springboks/X
