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Johan Ackermann insists the Springbok training camp is the furthest thing from his players’ minds as the Bulls prepare for the biggest match of their season.

With the URC final against Leinster looming at Croke Park, the Bulls coach says every ounce of focus within his squad is being channelled towards bringing the trophy back to Pretoria.

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Several Bulls stars are expected to feature prominently in Rassie Erasmus’ plans this season, but Ackermann believes the prospect of Springbok involvement has taken a back seat to the opportunity that awaits in Dublin.

“I’ll be surprised if our players think about that,” Ackermann told the media on Thursday.

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“To be fair, the talks I’ve had and the smiles I see on the faces and the energy I feel from the players, is all building up to the final. There’s only one thing on their mind and that’s the final.

“I don’t think there’s any player who feels they’re missing an opportunity to play for the Boks. I think Rassie has been quite clear with every player and those who are in his plans, will already know that.

“What will actually help is a good performance. It’s not something we have to address. My expectation is that the players are fully committed for this final – and I know they are.”

RASSIE: Bulls success a boost for Boks

The Bulls head into the decider carrying plenty of confidence after their playoff victories, but Ackermann has warned against believing they hold any advantage over a Leinster side that has dominated much of the season.

The former Bok lock said perceived strengths can quickly become a weakness if they breed complacency.

“As a player who has played in semi-finals and finals of Super Rugby, one thing I can testify to is that when you think you’re strong, you start to become arrogant and that’s dangerous ground.

“So my expectation is that we will not think we have any ascendancy and rather go and earn what we want to get.”

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Bafana Bafana lost 2-0 to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Thursday.

It was not a convincing opening display for the co-hosts, but they were clinical whenever they got a chance.

As for South Africa, they never moved past the first gear and even with five defensive players, they looked vulnerable at the back throughout the match.

Phakaaathi’s Khaya Ndubane looks at the three things we learned from the Mexico versus Bafana game:

Broos’ surprise 5-3-2 formation fails to inspire

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos moved away from his traditional four-man backline, opting for five at the back to neutralise the attacking threat posed by Mexico’s forwards. The system also gave wingbacks Khuliso Mudau and Katlego Modiba attacking freedom to overlap into the final third, ensuring the team wasn’t merely sitting deep but had the transitional pace to attack. The three-man centre back pairing was breached, however, in as early as the ninth minute when Julián Andrés Quiñones put Mexico in the lead following a mistake at the back by Bafana. Siphephelo Sithole was disposed of in a dangerous area after receiving a pass from Ronwen Williams and Quiñones then put the ball between Williams’ leg to give the hosts an early lead.

Mexico dominate possession

With South Africa sitting back when they lost possession, the hosts dominated possession and had more shots on target. At one stage Mexico had over 60 percent of ball possession and Ronwen Williams was kept busy, but the Bafana Bafana captain kept Bafana Bafana in the game by producing some fine saves. Bafana hardly put three passes together in the game and were rushed into making mistakes by Mexico. Ironically, Bafana looked better when they were 10 men down following a red card to Sithole who was sent off for denying a player an obvious goal scoring chance. But following another red card for Bafana, this time to Themba Zwane, Bafana were forced to apply a low block again to see out the game. Jimenez makes World Cup history

Veteran Mexico Raúl Jiménez made history by scoring his first goal in the FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old opened his World Cup account with a header in the 68^th minute to double Mexico’s lead. Despite his wealth of goalscoring experience, and being just few goals behind Mexico’s all-time goalscorer Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Jiménez had never scored in a World Cup prior to scoring against South Africa. A seasoned veteran, Jiménez has represented his country across four major FIFA World Cup tournaments: Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.

Lions junior teams coach Mziwakhe Nkosi believes Siba Mahashe is on track for a Springbok debut.

Mahashe’s inclusion in the Bok environment has been one of the feel-good stories in South African rugby, and Nkosi is convinced the exposure will accelerate the next phase of the player’s development.

“He has many of the same attributes as Bob Skinstad,” Nkosi told Netwerk24. “I believe he will make his Test debut in the next year or two.

“I will be really happy for him if that happens. If he can get an opportunity with the South Africa A team, that would be wonderful.

“The big thing is that he is going to benefit from being in the Bok environment. We all know that environment is healthy, constructive and geared towards development.”

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The former Hudson Park High School pupil first emerged as a national prospect when he captained the SA U18 side in two matches in 2022. After relocating to Johannesburg the following year, he continued his progression and represented the Junior Boks in 2024.

His talent was evident enough that the Blitzboks attempted to lure him to the sevens programme.

RASSIE: Bulls success a boost for Boks

Yet it is not only Mahashe’s rugby ability that has impressed Nkosi.

“One of Siba’s best qualities is that he is a great team man. It’s noticeable that there is good energy in any team he plays for. That’s something that’s important to us. He’s also someone who gets along with everyone.”

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