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La Belgique est passée tout près d’un résultat de prestige face à l’Espagne, mais les Diables Rouges se sont finalement inclinés (2-1) dans une rencontre qui laisse un goût amer. Au cœur des débats : la sortie de Thibaut Courtois en cours de match, un changement qui suscite déjà de nombreuses interrogations. Touché musculairement, le […]

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The Springboks overpowered a game Scotland team 42-28 in their Nations Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night, to continue their strong start to the new competition. fish-roadgame.com

It was a largely inexperienced Bok team that did the job on the night, and it showed after they twice took solid leads, only for them to allow Scotland back into the game, before the world champions secured the win late on.

Here are three takeaways from what was an entertaining match:

A tale of four quarters

The opening half was a tale of two quarters after the Boks started off well in the first 20 minutes, but then became error strewn, allowing the Scots back in. They took a 14-0 lead by the 20^th minute after two tries, but were pegged back level by the halftime break.

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Embrose Papier was first in with a stunning solo try, beating at least five players on his way to the tryline off a ruck on the 22m line, while Evan Roos crashed over from close range shortly after. But Scotland hit back through tries by Matt Fagerson and Kyle Rowe to level things up.

It was a similar story in the second half, with the Boks producing a strong third quarter, as Elrigh Louw and Damian Willemse went over for scores to put them up 28-14. But this time they went further ahead, as Zach Porthen burrowed over, before Scotland responded through Josh Bayliss and Ben White.

Jesse Kriel then sealed the win late on with his team’s sixth try.

Scrum domination

The Springbok pack enjoyed a relatively dominant night in the scrums, although Scotland did hit them with a sucker punch. The strong forward performance started early with a big defensive scrum in their 22m that allowed them to clear their lines.

A penalty in Scotland’s 22m, almost in front of the uprights, then saw the Boks choose to scrum twice, first earning another penalty, and then a free kick after an early shove. But Scotland hit back in the build up to their first try, earning a penalty on a Bok defensive put-in on their own 5m.

The second half saw a string of forward replacements early, but the good scrumming continued, with a penalty in their own 22m, and some good pressure on Scotland’s scrum keeping them on top. They closed out their scrumming performance with a massive scrum on the fulltime hooter to earn a penalty and end the match.

Fringe performances

A number of the Boks’ fringe brigade put in decent showings to push their case to become playing regulars, while others didn’t impress. Scrumhalf Embrose Papier was the big winner with a strong performance, as he provided crisp service, a solid kicking game and he scored a stunning solo try.

Lock Cobus Wiese was good in the lineout and made a few big bollocking runs, including one off the kick-off in the lead up to the Boks’ second try, but went off in the first half with an injury. Evan Roos crashed over for a try and had a few good runs, while Paul de Villiers was involved in plenty of the action.

BJ Dixon came on in the first half and was yellow carded for head contact while cleaning out a ruck. Elrigh Louw smashed his way over for a try. Quan Horn came on early in the second half at flyhalf and looked assured in his performance. Zach Porthen scrummed well and burrowed over for a try.

Le football sud-africain est en deuil. Le Syndicat des footballeurs professionnels d’Afrique du Sud (SAFPU) a annoncé ce samedi le décès de Jayden Adams, milieu de terrain des Mamelodi Sundowns et des Bafana Bafana.

Il avait 25 ans:

Une disparition brutale qui bouleverse l’Afrique du Sud
Dans un communiqué, le SAFPU a fait part de sa profonde émotion :

« Le Syndicat des footballeurs professionnels d’Afrique du Sud (SAFPU) est profondément bouleversé par le décès prématuré du milieu de terrain des Mamelodi Sundowns et des Bafana Bafana, Jayden Adams. »

Selon plusieurs médias sud-africains, le joueur aurait été retrouvé sans vie dans un hôtel au Cap. Les circonstances et la cause de son décès n’ont, pour l’heure, pas été communiquées.

Le SAFPU évoque une « perte incommensurable pour sa famille, ses coéquipiers, ses clubs, la famille du football et le pays tout entier » et a présenté ses condoléances aux Mamelodi Sundowns, au Stellenbosch FC, à la sélection sud-africaine ainsi qu’à l’ensemble de ses proches.

Le ministre sud-africain des Sports, Gayton McKenzie, lui a également rendu hommage sur les réseaux sociaux en partageant une vidéo où il l’accueille dans ses bras, accompagnée du message : « Repose en paix, mon garçon. »

Une récente participation à la Coupe du monde 2026

Jayden Adams venait tout juste de représenter l’Afrique du Sud sur la scène mondiale. Lors de la Coupe du monde 2026, il a disputé les trois rencontres de la phase de groupes face au Mexique, à la Tchéquie et à la Corée du Sud, avant de rester sur le banc lors du huitième de finale contre le Canada.

International à neuf reprises avec les Bafana Bafana, le milieu de terrain évoluait aux Mamelodi Sundowns après s’être révélé sous les couleurs du Stellenbosch FC.

Durant la compétition, il avait également été frappé par un drame familial avec le décès de sa grand-mère, Marianna Adams. Le SAFPU a salué la mémoire d’un joueur qui « portait avec fierté, courage et distinction les espoirs de toute une nation ».

Le football sud-africain perd l’un de ses grands espoirs

À seulement 25 ans, Jayden Adams incarnait l’avenir du football sud-africain. Travailleur, discret et apprécié de ses coéquipiers comme de ses entraîneurs, il laisse derrière lui une immense émotion et un vide considérable au sein des Mamelodi Sundowns, des Bafana Bafana et de tout le football sud-africain.

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Western Cape police have opened an inquest after officers found the body of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at a property in Cape Town.

The 25-year-old footballer’s death has shocked South African football, with tributes pouring in from across the country.

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SAPS confirms inquest

Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed: “Cape Town Central police registered an inquest for investigation following the discovery of the body of a 25-year-old male on Saturday, 11 July 2026, at 11:06 at a premises in Military Road, Schotsche Kloof,” Van Wyk said.

He added that police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police have not disclosed the cause of death or indicated whether they suspect foul play.

Football mourns Jayden Adams

Earlier on Saturday, Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed Adams’ death in a statement expressing its “heartfelt sorrow” over the loss of the 25-year-old midfielder.

The club extended its condolences to Adams’ family and friends on behalf of chairman Patrice Motsepe, the Motsepe family, the board of directors, technical team, players, management, staff, supporters and the wider “Yellow Nation”.

“We pray that the Almighty God comforts and strengthens the Adams family, his friends and everyone that knew him,” the club said.

Sundowns also appealed to the public to respect the family’s privacy as they mourn.

Adams had recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing in all three of Bafana Bafana’s group-stage matches.

The midfielder first made his name at Stellenbosch FC before earning a move to Mamelodi Sundowns, where he helped the club achieve domestic and continental success.

Tributes have continued to pour in from teammates, clubs and supporters as they remember one of South Africa’s brightest football talents.