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Ex-All Blacks fitness guru now Ravens VP of health and performance Nic Gill chats rugby players’ crossover skills as hooker Asafo Aumua attempts gridiron football at training.
The All Blacks are in Baltimore preparing to face the Springboks in the fourth and final Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series on Saturday. capturengo.org
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Tennis-US Open: Alexander Zverev au rendez-vous des demi-finales
Tête de série N.1 en l'absence de Jannik Sinner, l'Allemand Alexander Zverev (2e mondial) s'est qualifié pour les demi-finales de l'US Open après sa victoire mercredi soir 6-2, 7-5, 6-1 face au Néerlandais Botic van de Zandschulp (70e).
Le Hambourgeois de 29 ans continue sa montée en puissance dans cet US Open en enchaînant un troisième succès consécutif en trois sets secs, après deux tours compliqués en cinq sets jusqu'à une heure avancée de la nuit.
Vainqueur de son premier titre en Grand Chelem à Roland-Garros en juin, l'Allemand a désormais atteint les demi-finales dans les quatre Majeurs cette saison.
Manchester United-Sabah : Sur quelle chaîne TV suivre le match en direct
Manchester United retrouve la Ligue des champions avec une rencontre qu’il devra aborder avec sérieux. Les Red Devils accueillent Sabah ce jeudi, avec l’obligation de lancer leur campagne européenne sur une bonne note. Face à eux, le club azerbaïdjanais débarque avec moins de pression, mais suffisamment de confiance pour espérer jouer un mauvais tour aux Anglais à Old Trafford.
Manchester United doit déjà se rassurer
La dynamique récente des Mancuniens n’incite pas vraiment à l’optimisme. Manchester United n’a remporté que deux de ses cinq dernières rencontres et affiche surtout une fragilité défensive préoccupante, avec onze buts encaissés sur cette période. L’attaque a pourtant trouvé le chemin des filets à dix reprises, preuve que le problème se situe davantage dans la constance et l’équilibre collectif que dans la capacité à se procurer des occasions. À domicile, les hommes de Manchester n’auront donc pas le droit à l’erreur s’ils veulent éviter de compromettre leurs ambitions européennes dès leurs premières sorties.
Sabah, lui, arrive avec un bilan plus rassurant. Trois victoires sur ses cinq derniers matches et seulement quatre buts concédés sur la même période témoignent d’une équipe organisée et capable de rester compacte. Le club azerbaïdjanais sait évidemment que le rapport de forces lui est défavorable sur le papier, mais cette position d’outsider peut aussi lui permettre de jouer sans complexe. Si Manchester United reproduit ses errements défensifs récents, Sabah aura clairement une carte à jouer.
Dans ce contexte, cette première confrontation entre les deux équipes pourrait réserver une rencontre plus disputée qu’attendu. Manchester United cherchera avant tout à imposer son statut et à engranger les trois points, tandis que Sabah tentera de résister avant de profiter de la moindre ouverture. Le coup d’envoi de Manchester United-Sabah sera donné ce jeudi 10 septembre 2026 à 21h, à Old Trafford, avec une diffusion en direct sur Canal+ Live 3.
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Proteas return a win for domestic cricket
Several Proteas are back representing their provincial teams as South Africa’s first-class season gets underway ahead of a busy international summer.
There is something refreshing about looking through the team sheets from the opening round of South Africa’s first-class season.
Temba Bavuma and Ryan Rickelton are back with the Lions. Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi and Simon Harmer are playing for the Titans, while Keshav Maharaj is captaining the Dolphins.
At Newlands, David Bedingham and Kyle Verreynne are representing Western Province.
These are players South Africans are used to seeing in Proteas colours. This week, they are back playing first-class cricket for their provincial teams.
It is not unusual for Proteas to play domestic cricket when their schedules allow. What stands out about the opening round is how many are involved at the same time.
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That is particularly refreshing in the modern game.
The cricket calendar is pulling players in more directions than ever. International commitments sit alongside a growing number of T20 and franchise competitions around the world, giving the best players plenty of options throughout the year.
There is nothing wrong with that. Franchise cricket is now a major part of the game and has created opportunities for players around the world.
But it also makes weeks like this good to see.
South Africa’s first-class competition has Proteas spread across several teams, and they are doing it at a useful time for the national side.
Jansen, Ngidi and Harmer form a strong Titans attack against the Dolphins at SuperSport Park, with Keegan Petersen also in the side.
On the other side is Maharaj, who brings more than 200 Test wickets to the Dolphins attack.
Bavuma and Rickelton are involved for the Lions against Boland at the Wanderers, while Bedingham and Verreynne are back in Western Province colours against the Warriors.
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Kagiso Rabada could have been another.
The Proteas fast bowler would have played for the Lions in the opening round but is recovering from a right hamstring injury, which has also ruled him out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad had asked the nationally contracted players to feature in at least one of the opening two rounds of first-class cricket before the international season begins.
It is a sensible approach.
The Proteas have a demanding few months ahead, beginning with Australia.
After three ODIs later this month, South Africa host the Australians for three Tests in October. Bangladesh follow for two Tests in November before England arrive for another three across December and January.
That gives South Africa eight home Tests against three different opponents.
For the Proteas involved, first-class cricket offers competitive preparation before that run begins.
It is good for the domestic competition too.
Players pushing towards international level get to share dressing rooms with established Proteas and test themselves against some of the best cricketers in the country.
This is a lovely moment with Temba Bavuma and Richard Seletswane batting together
Who knows, Seletswane might one day take up the same role in the middle order of the Test team pic.twitter.com/DgsZChvCVj
— Werner (@Werries_) September 10, 2026
CSA has also increased the amount of first-class cricket available this season.
Division 1 teams will play 10 matches each, up from seven in recent seasons, with players and coaches welcoming the expanded schedule.
At a time when T20 and franchise cricket continue to occupy more of the calendar, that commitment to first-class cricket is worth welcoming.
The formats do not need to compete with each other, but South African cricket still needs a strong first-class competition if it wants to keep producing Test players.
Having current Proteas involved only strengthens it.
It might not happen in every round, and Proteas representing their provincial teams is nothing new.
But seeing so many of them back playing first-class cricket at the same time, while preparing for a major Test summer, is a welcome sight.
Photo: Momentum Multiply Titans/X
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